{"product_id":"japanese-shiboridashi-hideki-yoshikawa-green-ryokudei-tokoname-yaki-teapot-80ml","title":"Japanese Shiboridashi - 吉川秀樹 Hideki Yoshikawa Green Ryokudei Tokoname-yaki Teapot - 80ml","description":"This exquisite Tokoname-yaki shiboridashi (handless, filterless teapot) is made from a soft green Tokoname clay called 'ryokudei' (緑泥) which gets its colour form a high cobalt content.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece was handmade by master Tokoname craftsman Hideki Yoshikawa (吉川秀樹), whose touch can be seen in the gentle ribbed shape and the rustic yet elegant loop handle on the lid.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstead of a filter, this shiboridashi uses the narrow gap between the lid and the body to keep the leaves from being poured out.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough designed for gyokuro, kabusecha, and high quality sencha, this shiboridashi can be used for a variety of teas.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9cm (3.5in) - width\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6.6cm (2.6in) - height\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e80ml - capacity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vintage item ships from Thailand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-----------------\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548708495404,"sku":"D9","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/Tezumi-00204.jpg?v=1779036114","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-shiboridashi-hideki-yoshikawa-green-ryokudei-tokoname-yaki-teapot-80ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}