When choosing Tokoname-yaki, look for pieces with a smooth, matte surface and rich red clay tones. This natural warmth comes from the iron-rich soil of Tokoname and gives each vessel a gentle, grounded feel.
For everyday tea or table use, cups and teapots with clean lines and unglazed surfaces enhance the flavor of tea and make the piece easy to hold. For cooking or serving, bowls and kyusu-style vessels distribute heat evenly, making them both practical and elegant.
Tokoname-yaki grows more beautiful with use — the surface slowly gains a soft sheen as tea and hot water interact with the clay, creating a personal patina unique to each owner.
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Tea pot
Tokoname-yaki is the potteries which have been made in Tokoname city, Aichi Prefecture since around 1100 years before.
There are many authors from traditional potteries to up-and-coming Artists,
As to the characteristics of the Tokoname teapot, it could thoroughly bring out the delicious flavors of tea.
The Mu-yuuyaku fine-grained soil of the teapot absorbs unnecessary matters, so we can enjoy the original taste,
color and aroma of the tea. The iron in the soil, which combine with the bitter tannins of the tea, produces the bitterness.
Not only the green tea, but also Chinese tea are as delicious for serving.
