Black flat kyusu teapot

Flat black kyusu pot from Gyokko's workshop

170 ml capacity. This flat, wide-bodied black kyusu from Gyokko's workshop represents one of the most beautiful and serene forms of Japanese tea making. Its low, calm proportions, finely crafted side handle, and natural red clay surface make it both elegant and highly functional.

The shape of the pot is particularly well-suited for Japanese green teas. The flat, spacious body allows the tea leaves to spread out comfortably, ensuring more even saturation by the water. This form beautifully supports teas where delicate details, umami, fresh vegetal aromas, and a soft texture are paramount.

What teas do we recommend it for?

• sencha
• kabusecha
• gyokuro
• tamaryokucha
• finer Japanese green teas

The low, wide design also works particularly well for lower-temperature preparations, when the sweeter, more umami-rich side of Japanese green teas comes to the forefront. The pot is not ostentatious: rather, it is a precise, quiet, and balanced tool that beautifully serves the tea.

Who do we recommend it for?

For those who appreciate the clean, detailed world of Japanese green teas and are looking for a meticulously crafted, classic Japanese kyusu. This pot from Gyokko's workshop is both practical for daily sencha preparation and for more special, slower tea sessions.