Teapots
Teapots
The teapot is the heart of any Japanese tea-making setup, and the choice of material, style and size has a direct effect on the flavour of the tea brewed in it. This is not marketing language, it is a well-established reality in Japanese tea culture, where the properties of the clay, the mineral content of the water and the brewing temperature have been studied and refined over centuries of practice. Choosing the right teapot is the first and most important decision for anyone who wants to brew Japanese green tea properly at home.
Tokoname unglazed red clay is the most celebrated material for Japanese teapots. The iron content of the Tokoname clay reacts with the tannins in green tea, softening the astringency and producing a rounder, more harmonious flavour. The interior of a well-used Tokoname kyusu builds up a patina of tea residue that should never be washed with soap, it is considered part of the teapot's character and contributes to the flavour of every subsequent brew. The built-in ceramic filter on a proper kyusu strains the leaves cleanly without requiring a separate strainer.
Cast iron tetsubin occupy a different functional category, they are vessels for heating water, not brewing tea. Used over a heat source to bring water to temperature and keep it there, they produce water that is notably different from water heated in an aluminium or stainless kettle. The iron from the pot dissolves in trace amounts into the water, which has a measurably different mineral profile than water heated in a neutral vessel. For matcha and gyokuro in particular, this makes a perceptible difference to the cup.
Glass teapots from Hario and other makers allow the colour of brewing tea to be monitored visually, which is useful for those developing their brewing technique or working with teas they are unfamiliar with.
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Fill your teapot with our green tea selection, or add a Japanese kettle for the complete brewing setup.
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The Muji Tokoname Teapot is a minimalist kyusu in the spirit of Japanese Muji (no-brand, essence-only) design, a beautifully simple Tokoname clay teapot with no decoration beyond its honest material form. In the Box 1 Artisan Teapot Color Orange clay...
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The Kama Tokoname teapot is a classic Japanese kyusu crafted in Tokoname. Its deep red Shudei clay naturally mellows tea, making every cup rounder and more aromatic. Brand Marufuku Style Tokoname Shudei kyusu Origin Tokoname, Japan Ideal for Sencha, gyokuro,...
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The Tenkomoji Banko Kyusu is a Banko ware teapot with raised Tenkomoji sculptural characters on its surface, an artisan teapot where every inch tells a story in bas-relief ceramic detail. Pottery Style Banko-yaki (Mie Prefecture, Japan) Strainer Type external Material...
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The Shunju Tokoname teapot is a refined kyusu with a dark polished finish, crafted in Tokoname. It pairs beautifully with Japanese greens and oolongs alike. Includes 1 teapot Capacity 460 ml (10×H15.5cm), black Filter Ceramic mesh (sasame) Care Hand wash...
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The Nanbu Tetsubin Teapot Seido, premium Japanese cast iron kettle-teapot hybrid from Iwate in a dark Seido patinated finish. Enamel interior for practical daily use without rust concerns. Maker & Origin Oigen (Iwate, Japan) Package Includes 1 Artisan Teapot &...
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The Nanbu Teapot Hiramaru is a sleek, flat-profile cast iron kyusu from Iwate with a smooth rounded body and enamel interior, suited to both daily use and display. Colors Pastel blue or soft pink Capacity 700ml (23.6 oz) Material Cast...
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The Miyazaki Teapot is a Japanese teapot made in Tsubame, Niigata, in high-grade 18-8 stainless steel with natural wood accents. A removable precision filter makes loose-leaf green tea easy to brew. Available as a 300 ml kyusu or a 600...
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The Majolika Teapot is a Japanese ceramic kyusu inspired by the colourful Mediterranean majolica pottery tradition, reinterpreted with a Japanese sensibility in vibrant blue, green, and white glazes. Pottery Style Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki, Japan) Package Includes 1 Artisan Porcelain Teapot &...
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The Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet Kiku, decorative chrysanthemum-patterned cast iron trivet for protecting table surfaces from hot pots, pans, and teapots. Beautiful enough to leave on permanent display. Includes 1 cast iron trivet Dimensions 17.5 × H1.5 cm (6.8 ×...
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The Hiragata Banko Kyusu is a flat-profile Banko ware teapot with a distinctive hiragata rounded body, a classic form from Yokkaichi's celebrated Banko pottery tradition in Mie prefecture. Pottery Style Banko-yaki (Mie Prefecture, Japan) Strainer Type Sakura-cut Stainless Steel Mesh...
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The Ume Kinsai Teapot is a Tokoname kyusu with plum blossom Ume decoration and delicate gold Kinsai gilding, an elegant teapot where traditional Japanese motifs meet precious metal detail. Decoration Ume (plum blossom) + Kinsai gold Style Tokoname kyusu Origin...
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The Tansen Tokoname Teapot is a classic kyusu from Tokoname with a refined Tansen style, a perfectly balanced side-handle teapot in authentic Tokoname Shudei red clay for exceptional everyday green tea. In the Box 1 Artisan Teapot Color Black &...