"Tea cup shudei yunomi"
Tokoname: The Ceramic Heart of Aichi Prefecture
The history of the quintessential Japanese teapot with a side handle is intricately tied to the city of Tokoname. Dating back to the Heian period (794-1192), Tokoname has been a bastion of pottery manufacturing in Japan and stands as one of the six ancient kiln cities. The Tokoname Pottery Trail, renowned worldwide, provides an intriguing chronicle of its historic evolution. The reason for its ceramic prominence is straightforward: the region boasts the finest clay deposits in Japan. While ceramic water pipes, clay containers, figurines, and more are crafted here, the city's standout is undoubtedly its clay teapots (Kyusu) — ideal for brewing Japanese green tea.
The Tokoname Clay Green Tea Pot
For aficionados of exquisite Japanese green tea, the virtues of the Japanese clay teapot are well-known. Its chief merit lies in enhancing the flavor profile of green tea. In fact, premium green teas reveal their best attributes when brewed in these traditional side-handle clay teapots. This flavor amplification stems from both the clay's mineral composition and the unique firing technique. Thus, a holistic tea experience is anchored in three pivotal factors: the choice of tea, the quality of water, and the teapot itself. Our Tokoname teapots are fired in a highly oxygenated environment at temperatures exceeding 1100 degrees Celsius. This method bolsters the tea's body and curbs its aftertaste by absorbing any bitter elements. Hence, connoisseurs aiming to discern every nuance of their tea often prefer the Kyusu from Tokoname.
Ukou Side-Handle Teapots: A Blend of Taste, Function, and Tradition
Our Ukou Tokoname teapots come equipped with an integrated stainless steel strainer that spans the pot's entire curvature, known as the obi tea strainer. This design facilitates flavor development by ensuring the hot water thoroughly interacts with the tea. Additionally, it ensures a seamless pour, effectively preventing blockages from tea leaves. The clay's rich iron oxide content mitigates the tannin's astringency, further refining the tea's delicate flavors.
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Since 1972, Japanese teapots and tea sets have been handcrafted at Ukou in Tokoname. The intricate manufacturing process begins with the assembly of raw materials, including wood ash and limonite, an iron compound. After mixing these materials, the teapots are cast into molds, assembled by hand, and fine patterns are incorporated before being fired in the kiln. Along the way, they are coated with an ash glaze and fired again. These processes give the teapot its distinctive appearance, which is why it is also called an "ash glaze teapot" in Japan. Finally, teapots are hand-painted with patterns.
This is how unique pieces are created from Tokoname clay, which is known for its positive effect on enhancing the development of the tea's delicate flavors.
Manufacturers:
Ukou Tokoname,
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475-0935
Handa,
Aichi
Japan,
http://www.ukou.jp
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