Black Red Tochiri Yōhen Tokoname Teapot - 280ml

This hefty Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from Tokoname kokudei (黒泥) clay, which has the same properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥) but is fired in reduction producing a deep black. This pot has a striking yōhen (窯変) gradient from a rich red to a deep black. Its wide lid opening is perfect for viewing the tea leaves and makes for easy cleaning. Yōhen, which means "changed by the kiln", refers to the attractive gradient from bronze to black across the pot caused by specific firing conditions. The body is decorated with a pattern called 'tochiri' or 'biri', made using a razor blade.

Its built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.

This piece was made by the highly-respected Gyokko (玉光) Kiln, manned by the master potters of the Umehara family. As these are handmade pieces, there may be slight variations in the shape and colouration.