{"product_id":"tea-set-hagi-yaki-kyusu-teapot-with-5-yunomi-teacups","title":"Tea Set - Hagi-yaki Kyusu Teapot with 5 Yunomi Teacups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Hagi-yaki tea set includes one kyusu (teapot) and five matching yunomi (teacups) all featuring a classic translucent crazed glaze that shows off the warm beige clay that Hagi ware is famed for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kyusu has a houhin-style shape with a wide, triangular open spout which allows for fast pouring, and 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe matching cups are accented with a white glaze around the rim, and feature the characteristic 'notched foot' found in many Hagi pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea set is made by Tsubakihide Kiln (椿秀窯), also known as Shutouen (萩陶苑), and ships in a presentable gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike most Hagi ware, these pieces are porous and will absorb water and tea and change colour over time. Before 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi-yaki (萩焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that comes from the town of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan and dates back over 400 years. Some of the oldest Hagi-yaki pieces have been declared National Treasures of Japan. The natural warm hues of its clay, along with the simple lines of its forms are highly valued within the traditional aesthetics of many tea ceremony schools. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHagi ware is said to improve with age as the tannins in the tea slowly stain the fine cracks in the glaze (called crazing or kan-nyuu), creating a rich texture known as 'nanabake', or 'the 7 transformations'. Because of this slightly porous nature, some people like to dedicate their Hagi ware to one type of tea, such as sencha, to avoid having other aromas seep into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeapot:  \u003cbr\u003eWidth: 16.2 cm (6.4 in)  \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9.6 cm (3.8 in)  \u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 300 ml  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacups:  \u003cbr\u003eWidth: 8.2 cm (3.2 in)  \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 5.7 cm (2.2 in)  \u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Japanese item ships from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsubakihide Kiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548338315308,"sku":"US-X24","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/184kW_kvu47sQZRptYugWOae6bVPN7ZIm.jpg?v=1779029898","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/tea-set-hagi-yaki-kyusu-teapot-with-5-yunomi-teacups","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}