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Tokoname teapot
Maekawa Junzō's artwork.
The teapot is made of "honshudei" clay, which is extremely rare and seeked for these days. During the urbanization of Tokoname, like in the case of many other cities, the new living areas were built on parcels previously used as rice fields. During that time, clay was gathered from under those rice fields. Up to these days, this approximately 50 years old clay is used for honshudei ceramics.
The Honshudei clay has a yellowish-brown color, that turns red during firing thanks to its high iron content. This teapot was fired in oxidation chamber in lower temperature for longer time, that is why the warmer tone of the finish. In continual use, the surface will gradually become smoother and shinier.
The teapot is a light, very precise work, with a beautiful, smooth pour. It is ideal for both Japanese or Chinese teas.
The teapot comes in a wooden box signed by the artist.
Place of Origin: Tokoname, Japan
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Item code: TDK290
Artisan: Maekawa Junzō
Origin: Tokoname, Aichi prefecture, Japan
Material: clay
Capacity: 200 ml / 6.76 fl oz (± 20 ml; full capacity without tea leaves)
Dimensions: Φ 8.5 cm, H: 8.8 cm (± 0.3 cm)
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Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it with hot water, then let it dry completely!
Usage:
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces, like stove, and never use in microwave or oven.
Cleaning:
Tea stain is the natural part of a teapot's "maturing process", but if you prefer to avoid it, rinse the teapot well after every use, do not let the tea leaves sit in it for too long. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your pot. Never use bleach!
Avoid using dishwasher or dryer!
To clean the built-in strainer, run water backwards from the spout, or use a toothbrush or toothpick.
Storage:
After use, always let it dry completely, for if stored away while still wet, it might develop an unpleasant smell or mold.
Non-glazed ceramic tea pots absorb scents and flavours, so only prepare one class of tea in them (green tea, black tea, roasted tea, etc).
Competed in sencha tea category at the All-Japan Tea Competitive Exhibition
