Kyusu Teapot Red Sakura (Tokoname ware)

Tokoname-yaki Red Clay Kyusu Teapot – Sakura in Full Bloom
(Stainless Steel Tea Strainer)

This beautifully crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu teapot is made in Japan using traditional red clay and features an elegant sakura (cherry blossom) motif, symbolising the beauty of Japanese seasons.

About Tokoname-yaki

Tokoname-yaki is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, with a history spanning over 1,000 years, dating back to the late Heian period.
Tokoname has long been renowned for its teapots and daily-use ceramics, and in 1976, it was officially designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan under the national law for the promotion of traditional craft industries.

Features

• Made from red clay (Shudei) and fired at 1100°C

• Free from harmful substances and safe for daily use

• Ideal size for two servings (approx. 100ml per person)

• Equipped with a stainless steel tea strainer, suitable even for fine-leaf deep-steamed green tea (fukamushi-cha)

• Delicate sakura design on both the lid and body, applied using a transfer-print technique

• Lid and body are carefully hand-fitted and polished as a matching pair, resulting in subtle grinding marks—evidence of traditional craftsmanship

Product Details

• Size: 16 × 14 × 9 cm

• Capacity:

  • 300 ml (full)

  • 240 ml (recommended)

• Material: Ceramic (body), Stainless steel (strainer)

• Origin: Made in Japan

This Tokoname kyusu combines timeless Japanese craftsmanship with practical functionality, making it perfect for enjoying high-quality green tea while adding a refined touch to your tea ritual.