Loose Leaf Tea Starter Set

This maru-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from Tokoname kokudei (黒泥) clay, which has the same properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥) but is fired in reduction, producing a deep black. The pot's round shape and generous size make it the perfect all-round kyusu, ideal for both solo and group tea sessions.

The teapot's built-in ceramic debeso filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a larger size than traditional debeso filters, for faster pouring and less clogging.

This piece was made by Jinsui Kiln 人水.

Approximate dimensions:

Width: 13.7 cm (5.4 in)
Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Capacity: 200 ml

This maru-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay, known for its brilliant red colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. The pot's round shape and generous size make it the perfect all-round kyusu, ideal for both solo and group tea sessions.

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

This piece was made by Jinsui Kiln 人水.

Approximate dimensions:

Width: 13 cm (5.1 in)
Height: 8 cm (3.1 in)
Capacity: 200 ml

This expertly crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is thrown from the iconic Tokoname shudei (朱泥) clay, known for its brilliant red colour and ability to subtly reduce the astringency of tea. the body is decorated with fine dotted lines, giving it a subtle texture

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

Made by Tatsuo Umehara (梅原タツオ) who makes pottery under the name Hokuryū (北龍).

Specifications:
Width: 16 cm (6.3 in) (including handle)
Height: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Capacity: 270 ml

This expertly crafted Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is thrown from Tokoname kokudei (黒泥) clay, which has the same properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥) but is fired in reduction producing a deep black.

The body is decorated with a detailed pine bark textured that contrasts with the smooth spout and handle. Made using a small wheel, this texturing technique is called matsugawa (松皮 - pine bark) in Japanese. The rim of the kyusu is also decorated with small pink circles.

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

Made by Tatsuo Umehara (梅原タツオ) who makes pottery under the name Hokuryū (北龍).

Specifications:
Width: 15.4 cm (6.1 in) (including handle)
Height: 10 cm (3.9 in)
Capacity: 360 ml

These porcelain Mino-yaki yunomi (tea cups) are decorated with a simple blue matsuba (松葉 - pine needle) motif and each holds around 100ml of tea, perfect for all types of tea and brewing styles.

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 by Bifū Ceramics.

Width: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Height: 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
Capacity: 100 ml