{"product_id":"flat-yakishime-tokoname-teapot-200ml","title":"Flat Yakishime Tokoname Teapot - 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hirafukuro-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made in the yakishime (焼締\/焼〆) style from a grey-beige Tokoname clay, which has similar properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥). This intermediate shape between round and extremely flat makes it great for brewing both high-grade senchas and gyokuros, but also for all-round purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis flatter shape and small size promote even contact between the leaves and the water, aiding the extraction of umami from high-grade sencha and gyokuro. It boasts a wide top opening so you can watch the leaves unfurl as they steep and clean them out more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea. Please note: A flat kyusu requires very gentle and slow pours to avoid leaks around the lid. It takes a bit of practice to get familiar with compared to the larger, rounder kyusu with a more elevated spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gyokko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548280774700,"sku":"US-K174","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/download_6ed1784e-78c6-445d-9ad0-646083ec2eac.jpg?v=1779028406","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/flat-yakishime-tokoname-teapot-200ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}