Blue kyusu Japanese teapot

Blue Kyusu Japanese Teapot – 180 ml, with Clay Filter

Handmade kyusu (Japanese teapot with a side handle) with modern lines, a blue finish, and a light pattern. Its size and design are ideal for precise, clean preparation of Japanese green teas – such as sencha and gyokuro.

The built-in clay filter gently holds the leaves while ensuring a smooth and controlled pour.

Why is it a good choice?

• Designed for Japanese green teas – perfect volume for short, precise infusions.
• Precise, clean pour – the kyusu shape and clay filter work together.
• Ideal for 1–2 people – comfortable for tasting and everyday tea drinking.
• Tokoname tradition – the aesthetics and functionality of Japan's famous pottery center.

Recommended use

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

Specification

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

Care and tips

• Preheating: Rinse with hot water before use for stable heat retention.
• Cleaning: Rinse only with clean water; do not use detergent.
• Drying: After tea, rinse, and 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 over direct flame.
• Dedication: Due to the unglazed/clay surface, it is advisable to "dedicate" it to one type of tea (primarily for Japanese green teas).