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In 1976, it was officially designated as a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Craft of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Act on the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Kyusu combines centuries of tradition with practical functionality, making it an ideal teapot for everyday Japanese tea brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Tokoname-yaki Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, this Kyusu reflects over a millennium of Japanese ceramic expertise and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Ceramic Tea Strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike metal mesh strainers, this teapot features a \u003cstrong\u003eceramic tea strainer integrated into the body of the Kyusu\u003c\/strong\u003e. The all-ceramic construction allows tea leaves to open naturally, helping to extract the full flavour, aroma, and umami of your tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Capacity for Two Servings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an optimal brewing capacity of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e240ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, this teapot is perfectly suited for two servings of tea, based on 100ml per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Carbonized Black Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from iron-rich \u003cstrong\u003eShudei clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, the teapot is first fired at \u003cstrong\u003e1100°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and then undergoes a secondary \u003cstrong\u003ecarbonization firing at 800°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, which transforms the clay into its distinctive black colour. 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