Classic Beige Hagi-yaki Teapot - 300ml

This Hagi-yaki kyusu (teapot) has a classic houhin-style shape and featuring a classic translucent crazed glaze that shows off the warm beige clay that Hagi ware is famed for. Like a houhin, it has a wide, triangular open spout which allows for fast pouring, a simple ceramic do-ake filter which lends no metallic taste to the tea. Additionally, this tea pot comes with a metal basket strainer which can be useful for teas with smaller leaves, like fukamushicha, that might clog a traditional do-ake filter.

This teapot is made by Tsubakihide Kiln (椿秀窯), also known as Shutouen (萩陶苑).

Like most Hagi ware, this piece is porous and will absorb water and tea and change colour over time. Before its first use, we recommend soaking the entire piece in warm water for at least two hours to dislodge any dust. This also allows water to fill the cracks and pores, slowing the rate at which tea stains the clay. Slowing the staining process allows the colour change to progress naturally and beautifully.