A teapot with warm character This uniquely wide-mouthed teapot features a traditional "shiboridashi" (squeeze-out) design. Its subtly lustrous black finish creates an elegant presence.The interior features a smooth kohiki (white slip) glaze, beautifully accented with scattered black iron spots. The shiboridashi method involves brewing tea without a strainer, instead using grooves carved into the spout to filter the tea leaves while drawing out their rich flavor.It's ideal for brewing coarsely strained tea, allowing you to enjoy tea with floating tea stems, considered a sign of good fortune. For leisurely tea moments When filled to 80%, it holds about 230ml.This amounts to one large mug plus a little extra, or about two small traditional tea cups.The wide mouth makes it perfect for brewing display teas, such as blooming flower teas. Its pot-like form makes it equally attractive as a serving item for dishes.It pairs wonderfully with Chinese-style crispy rice served with piping hot sauce.The joy of discovering new ways to use it adds to the excitement, sure to enhance your daily moments. Size Diameter Diameter: Approx. 12.7-13.0cm Maximum width: Approx. 20.5-20.7cmHeight Approx. 10.2-10.8cm Weight Approx. 470g Capacity Approx. 230ml (8th minute) Material Ceramics MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave ×Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Recommended maintenance by the pottery ・Since it is water-absorbent, when serving oily foods, soak it in water before use to prevent stains. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. ・Please wash separately from hardware and hard tableware. This may cause chipping or damage. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・It is a water-absorbing pottery item baked with china clay. Even if the same technique is used to make clay items, each piece will have a slightly different color, shape, and size due to the effects of the natural minerals contained in the soil and glaze. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern and color may differ. ・There are black spots called iron spots throughout. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・Penetration (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during the use process, but this is not a crack or breakage, so there is no problem with use. ・As you use it, it may become colored or darken over time. We hope you enjoy the change over time as a flavor. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. Things you should know before purchasing What creates the expression of pottery are spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape that cannot be seen in mass-produced products. The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged, but each one is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two are exactly the same. Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. [Individual differences] Because each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, color, etc. [Uneven color/uneven baking] The glaze is carefully applied by hand, so the glaze is not uniform and the texture may vary, such as glossy or matte. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇Some items have glaze splashes. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About series development This product comes in different colors. Iga ware Iga ware is a type of ceramic made around Iga City, Mie Prefecture. The soil used is produced from the Old Biwa Lake layer and has a very high fire resistance. Because it is also excellent at storing heat, it is widely used in the production of pottery pots and heat-resistant tableware. Earthenware pots made from Iga clay, which has a high heat-storing property, do not cool down easily even after being removed from the heat, allowing the ingredients to cook thoroughly, resulting in delicious dishes.
