Tea sets
Tea Sets
A complete Japanese tea set is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give, and one of the most satisfying things to own. Unlike individual teaware pieces chosen over time, a set provides everything needed to brew and serve Japanese tea from the first day: a teapot, cups and often a tray or canister, chosen by the maker to work together in scale, aesthetic and material. The visual coherence of a matched set, the way the cups relate to the teapot in size and weight and colour, is something that individual pieces assembled over time only occasionally achieve by chance.
The sets in this collection span a range of styles, from the austere simplicity of Tokoname red clay, where teapot and cups share the same unglazed surface and mineral warmth, to the refined elegance of hand-painted Arita porcelain, where the decoration is as much the point as the brewing performance. Between these poles are sets in celadon glaze, in traditional blue and white patterns, in modern matte finishes and in the stacking Hasami porcelain style that combines visual clarity with practical storage efficiency.
The functional requirements of a good tea set are straightforward: the teapot should have an effective built-in strainer and a well-balanced lid; the cups should be a size that suits the type of tea being served, smaller for gyokuro and high-grade sencha, larger for hojicha and everyday drinks; and the entire set should be made from materials that are heat-resistant, food-safe and durable enough for daily use. All of the sets here meet these criteria, and many exceed them through the quality of their making.
A tea set paired with a selection of quality Japanese green teas makes an excellent gift for any occasion.
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The Koimari Tea Set is a complete Japanese tea service in the vivid Koimari Imari porcelain style, cobalt blue, iron red, and gold patterns on white. A collector-quality gift set. Includes 1 teapot (450ml) + 5 cups (100ml each) +...
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The Heian Tea Set draws inspiration from Japan's elegant Heian period court culture, delicate patterns, refined glazes, and a complete teapot and cup service worthy of an aristocratic Japanese tea moment. Theme Heian court period aesthetics Contents Teapot + matching...
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The Emerald Tea Set is a complete Japanese tea service in a vibrant emerald green glaze , a fresh, jewel-toned collection that makes every tea session feel like a special occasion. Artisan Pottery Style Authentic Made in Japan Handcrafted Ceramic...
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The Sabiyu Tea Set is a complete Japanese tea service with a Sabiyu aged-iron inspired glaze - a weathered, antique surface finish that evokes the beauty of rust and time in classic Japanese wabi-sabi ceramics. Product Type Traditional Japanese Kyusu...
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The Kenji Tokoname Tea Set is a complete Japanese tea service in the Kenji refined Tokoname style - a coordinated kyusu and cups set that showcases the quiet mastery of Tokoname's centuries-old pottery tradition. In the Box 1 Teapot &...
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Hasami Porcelain | Nami Wave Tea Set with 5 Cups A complete tea service from Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, teapot with removable stainless strainer and five matching Nami wave cups. 400 years of ceramic tradition. Pottery Style Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) Strainer...
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The Namako Tea Set is a complete Japanese ceramic tea service with the Namako sea cucumber glaze - a striking blue-grey mottled finish that resembles the texture of the sea floor, historically associated with Aichi folk pottery. Artisan Pottery Style...
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The Gyoko Tea Set is a complete Japanese ceramic tea service with a coordinated design, teapot and matching cups in a refined style suited to both everyday use and special occasion tea service. Contents Teapot + matching cups Origin Japan...
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The Mizutama Tea Set is a complete Japanese tea service with the playful Mizutama polka dot pattern - a cheerful blue and white design that brings contemporary energy to the Japanese tea table. Origin & Style Handmade in Arita, Japan...
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The Akikusa Arita Tea Set is a complete Japanese Arita porcelain tea service with autumn grass Akikusa motifs, delicate autumn plants painted in traditional blue and white for a seasonal Japanese tea ritual. Artisan Pottery Style Authentic Arita Ware (Arita-yaki...