Blue kyusu Japanese teapot

Blue Kyusu Japanese Teapot – 180 ml, with clay strainer

Handmade, modern-looking kyusu (Japanese teapot with side handles) with a blue surface and with a light pattern. Its size and design are specifically designed for Japanese green teas – for example ideal for precise, clean preparation of sencha and gyokuro. The built-in clay The filter gently holds the leaves while the pour is even and controlled.

Why is it a good choice?

• Designed for Japanese green teas – perfect volume for short, precise pours.
• Precise, clean pouring – the kyusu mold and clay filter work together.
• Ideal for 1-2 people – convenient for tasting and everyday tea drinking.
• Tokoname Tradition – The aesthetics and functionality of Japan's famous ceramics center.

Recommended use

• Sencha: 4–6 g / 180 ml, 70–80 °C, 45–90 sec.
• Gyokuro: 5–7 g / 180 ml (or proportional to a smaller cup), 50–60 °C, 90–150 sec.
• Oolong (optional): 90–95 °C, with shorter steepings – the leaves have room to open, but kyusu is primarily recommended for Japanese green teas.

Specification

• Capacity: 180 ml.
• Material: clay ceramic (jug), clay filter .
• Color: blue, with a light pattern.
• Origin/style: Tokoname-inspired Japanese kyusu form.

Care and advice

• Preheating: Rinse with hot water before use to maintain stable heat.
• Cleaning: rinse with clean water only; do not use detergent.
• Drying: Rinse after brewing tea, leave with the lid open to dry completely.
• Avoid thermal shock: do not switch suddenly from cold to hot and vice versa; do not use on direct flame.
• Dedication: due to the unglazed/clay surface, it is worth "locking in" to one type of tea (mainly for Japanese green teas).