{"product_id":"blossom-tokoname-kyusu-teapot","title":"Blossom Tokoname Kyusu Teapot","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA handmade Tokoname kyusu in a soft dusty rose matte glaze. The side-handled form fits comfortably in one hand, and the controlled pour from the spout makes short steeps of delicate green teas feel natural. It's a small, light pot, that earns its place on the counter for daily use rather than getting saved for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small teapot at 400 mL (about 13.5 oz), enough for one Western mug or four small Japanese-style cups, depending on how you like to drink. Either way, it's the right size to brew, drink, and re-steep without anything sitting around getting cold or over-extracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blossom is built from the same iron-rich Japanese red clay that has made Tokoname the standard for green tea pottery for centuries. Handmade by skilled artisans in Tokoname, Japan. Available in very limited quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePair beautifully with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/japanese-tea-japanese-green-tea\" title=\"japanese green tea and teaware\"\u003eJapanese Green Tea Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/japanese-tea-japanese-green-tea\/products\/sencha-green-tea\" title=\"sencha green tea\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/japanese-tea-japanese-green-tea\/products\/gyokuro-green-tea\" title=\"gyokuro green tea\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/japanese-tea-japanese-green-tea\/products\/genmaicha-green-tea\" title=\"genmaicha green tea\"\u003egenmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e or with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/origin-reserve-collection\" title=\"origin reserve collection\"\u003eOrigin Reserve Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for the full single-origin range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 400 mL (about 13.5 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrews about one Western mug or four small Japanese-style cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Iron-rich Japanese red clay from Tokoname\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Soft dusty rose matte glaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide handle (yokode) design for one-handed pouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemovable stainless steel mesh filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Tokoname, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with hot water and a soft pad; no soap, dishwasher, or microwave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Traditional Japanese Teapot from Tokoname\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is a coastal city in Aichi Prefecture, on Japan's Chita Peninsula. It's one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, with a pottery tradition dating to the Heian period (794 to 1185), and today it's the largest producer of functional teapots in Japan. Tokoname yaki is a nationally registered traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Yokode Side-Handle Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyusu is the Japanese word for teapot, and the yokode (side-handle) form is the design most closely associated with Japanese green tea. The 90-degree angle between handle and spout gives you precise one-handed control of the pour, the kind of control that delicate green teas need when the difference between 30 and 60 seconds of steeping changes the cup. The handle also stays well clear of the body, so even a hot pot is comfortable to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Japanese Green Tea in a Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blossom is the perfect size for traditional green tea preparation: enough room for several short, careful infusions of the same tea leaves, which is how green tea is meant to be brewed. Bring water to a boil, let it cool to the right temperature for what you're brewing, add tea leaves to the pot, pour, and serve. Then re-steep two or three more times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few starting points by tea:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSencha and fukamushi sencha.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 175°F (80°C), 60 to 90 seconds for the first infusion. Fukamushi (deep-steamed) sencha brews even faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler, as low as 140 to 160°F, with longer steeps of two to three minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable fine mesh infuser keeps the tiniest tea leaves out of your cup while letting them open fully in the body of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few small habits will keep your kyusu looking and pouring its best for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with hot water and a soft pad after each use. Avoid soap to maintain the matte finish on the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the pot is fully dry before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove and rinse the mesh filter separately so leaves don't dry into the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only. Do not use the dishwasher or microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kyusu, and how is it different from a Western tea pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyusu is the Japanese word for teapot, and in modern usage usually refers to the side-handled yokode form. It's the traditional Japanese tea pot for green tea, typically smaller than a Western teapot (100 to 360 mL) and designed for short, multiple infusions rather than one long brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the kyusu come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The form was inspired by Chinese teapots from the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279), brought to Japan by merchants and monks, and adapted into its own tradition. Kyusu became standard in Japanese households in the 18th century alongside the rising popularity of sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 400 mL the right size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The Blossom sits at the upper end of the traditional kyusu range and is the perfect size to brew one Western mug or four small Japanese-style teacups across multiple short infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy hold the lid while pouring?\u003c\/strong\u003e The lid sits loose on top of the pot, so it's traditional to keep one finger lightly on the lid as you pour. You'll get used to it after a few cups!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the interior glazed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The glazed interior makes the Blossom easy to clean and lets you brew a wider range of teas without the pot taking on character from one tea family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for any tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The pot is built for Japanese green tea, but the fine mesh filter handles a range of loose leaf styles, from greens to oolongs to lighter blacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Hand wash only with hot water and a soft pad. No soap, no dishwasher, no microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- end temp description from tts --\u003e","brand":"The Tea Spot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44151321821220,"sku":"3-024","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/files\/blossomtokonamekyusuteapot.jpg?v=1778084496","url":"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/products\/blossom-tokoname-kyusu-teapot","provider":"The Tea Spot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}