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This becomes particularly useful with Japanese green tea, where a difference of only a few seconds can change the balance of sweetness, umami, bitterness, and astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-made \u003cstrong\u003ekyusu\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to pour cleanly and empty completely so the leaves do not continue steeping between infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Teapot Built Around Japanese Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese green teas are usually \u003cstrong\u003esteamed and rolled during processing\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing thinner leaves and, depending on the tea, a significant amount of small leaf material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important parts of a kyusu is its \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many Japanese kyusu use a filter with numerous small openings or a fine stainless-steel screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size and placement of the strainer affect more than whether leaves enter the cup. A broad filter allows water to leave the pot quickly across a larger area. That means the brewer can end the infusion precisely and pour the remaining liquor out rather than leaving a small amount trapped among the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Japanese green tea, that control can make a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Kyusu Are Often Wide and Shallow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany kyusu also have a relatively \u003cstrong\u003ewide mouth and shallow body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad opening makes measuring tea, adding leaves, checking how they have opened, and cleaning the pot considerably easier. Long needle-like sencha leaves can be placed inside without forcing them through a narrow opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide brewing chamber lets the leaves spread across the bottom instead of gathering in a deep pile. As the leaves absorb water and open, hot water can move through them more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallower pot also makes the leaves easy to see between infusions. Japanese tea brewing often pays close attention to how the leaves change from one steep to the next—their color, aroma, softness, and how fully they have opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent kyusu shapes handle leaves differently, so there is no single ideal shape for every tea. Wider, flatter pots can be particularly useful for sencha and gyokuro, while slightly deeper pots provide more room for larger-leaf teas, bancha, kukicha, or teas brewed with a greater volume of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Clay Matters—But Not Simply Because It Is Porous\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnglazed Japanese kyusu are often compared with Chinese Yixing teapots, but Japanese teapot clay should not be judged simply by whether it is “more porous” or “less porous.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese kyusu are made from many different ceramic bodies and fired in different ways. Some are unglazed stoneware, some are glazed internally, and others are made from porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the best-known traditions are \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e from Aichi and \u003cstrong\u003eBanko-yaki (萬古焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e from Mie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname is particularly known for \u003cstrong\u003eshudei (朱泥)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an iron-rich red clay traditionally fired without glaze. Banko is known for its \u003cstrong\u003eshidei (紫泥)\u003c\/strong\u003e teapots, where iron-rich clay and reduction firing produce the characteristic darker purple-brown surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese potters and tea makers have long paid attention to how the \u003cstrong\u003eclay itself, its mineral composition, and the way it is fired\u003c\/strong\u003e affect tea. Iron-rich unglazed clays are particularly valued for their interaction with the sharper and more astringent side of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Japanese teapot making is highly practical. A good kyusu is judged not only by its clay, but by how well the lid fits, how easily the leaves can move, how efficiently the filter drains, how cleanly the spout stops pouring, and how naturally the pot sits in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat balance of \u003cstrong\u003eclay, leaf movement, filtration, and precise pouring\u003c\/strong\u003e is what gives the kyusu its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Japanese Kyusu Collection is selected with those details in mind: pots made not simply to hold tea, but to give the brewer better control over how Japanese tea opens, steeps, and pours from one infusion to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-hanami-teapot","title":"Japanese Hanami Teapot","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is made entirely from ceramics sourced in Saga, this teapot embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship. Its enchanting design showcases the artistry of Japanese minimalist aesthetics, where simplicity and refined beauty converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its beautiful white pearl clean design, this teapot exudes a sense of purity and tranquility. The smooth, pristine surface gleams with a luminous radiance, creating a captivating visual presence. Every curve and contour of the teapot has been carefully sculpted, resulting in a harmonious balance between form and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its visual allure, this teapot offers a remarkable tea brewing experience. The ceramic material ensures excellent heat retention, allowing the tea leaves to infuse and steep to perfection. 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