Tea Set - Black White Pearlescent Tokoname Teapot with 5 Porcelain Teacups

This tea set includes an expertly crafted maru-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) and five Mino-yaki yunomi (teacups). The teapot is made from Tokoname kokudei (黒泥) clay and features a white slip glaze on the body, decorated with multicoloured pearlescent dots.

The pot's round shape and generous size make it the perfect all-round kyusu, ideal for both solo and group tea sessions.

Its built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.

Made by Shōhō Kiln (昭萠窯).

Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century.

Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.

The porcelain Mino-yaki yunomi (tea cups) have an elegant simplicity and hold around 60ml of tea each, perfect for high-end sencha, gyokuro, or gong fu brewing. The pure white of porcelain lets you see the true colour of the tea.

Mino-yaki (美濃焼,) is a type of Japanese pottery produced in Mino Province in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Since the introduction of mass production in the Meiji period (1868–1912), Mino ware accounts for around 50% of Japanese pottery produced today.

Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.

Teapot:
Width: 15.2 cm (6 in) (including handle)
Height: 9.2 cm (3.6 in)
Capacity: 300 ml

Teacups:
Width:7.25 cm (2.9 in)
Height: 5 cm (2 in)
Capacity: 60 ml