Grey Hakeme Hagi-yaki Yunomi - 250ml

This simple and elegant yunomi (teacup) has a slightly rounded, classic cylindrical shape. The iron-rich Hagi mishima (三島) clay is hand-thrown on a kick wheel and the ash and slip glaze is applied with a brush, resulting in fine horizontal brushstrokes that add a subtle scenery to the glaze. This brush style of glaze application is called hakeme (刷毛目).

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. With each subsequent, we suggest rinsing the piece with hot water before preparing tea in it.