Black Tokoname kyusu teapot

Black Tokoname Kyusu – 330 ml

This classic side-handled, or yokode kyusu, is a versatile and easy-to-use tool for preparing Japanese teas daily. The side-extending handle allows the pot to tilt over the cup with a single, delicate wrist movement, while the lid can be securely held with the thumb. This design is not only comfortable but also aids in precise and even pouring.

The pot's rounded, proportionate body follows one of the most versatile forms of Japanese kyusu. Inside, there is ample space for the tea leaves to unfurl and for water to flow evenly, making it excellent for preparing sencha, bancha, genmaicha, kukicha, and houjicha. The finely running grooves add rhythm to the matte black surface while preserving the pot's calm, understated character.

Tokoname is one of Japan's historic pottery centers, one of the country's so-called Six Ancient Kilns, where teapots have been made for centuries. The unglazed Tokoname clay inside is traditionally favored for Japanese green teas because it can refine the tea's more astringent notes while making its flavor appear fuller and softer.

The 330 ml capacity is a convenient choice for tea sessions for two to three people but is also ideal for making a larger cup of tea. In practice, it is advisable to fill the pot to about 80–90% to allow the leaves room to expand and to keep pouring easy.

A clean, functional pot for those looking for a reliable, larger-sized kyusu for daily Japanese tea drinking. Its quiet beauty does not seek to overshadow the tea—rather, it creates space for it.

Capacity: 330 ml
Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Type: Side-handled Japanese teapot – yokode kyusu
Recommended for: sencha, bancha, genmaicha, kukicha, and houjicha

Care: Rinse with clean water after use, then leave to air dry completely without the lid. Dish soap and dishwasher use are not recommended.