Glossary
Yuzamashi
A Yuzamashi is a simple Japanese teapot used to cool hot water before pouring it over tea. It's a kind of intermediate step between heating the water and brewing the tea. The Yuzamashi is usually made of ceramic and has a thinner wall than a tea kettle or teapot to cool the water more quickly.
The function of a Yuzamashi is to cool the water to the right temperature to brew the tea. Different types of tea require different water temperatures to achieve the best flavor experience. Cooling the hot water in the Yuzamashi allows you to adjust the water temperature to exactly the required temperature before pouring it over the tea. A yuzamashi is often used in the preparation of green tea, which should be brewed at lower temperatures to avoid a bitter taste.
