Tokoname Teapots
We ship quality handcrafted Tokoname teapots worldwide!
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| Tokoname Kyusu are Japan's #1 teapots! |
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Amongst Japan's six ancient kilns (Seto, Shigaraki, Echizen, Tanba, Bizen
and Tokoname), Tokoname is said to be the largest and oldest. Today, whereas many teapots are
made using molds, these hand-crafted teapots are prime examples of skillful craftsmanship. |
| Tea brewed in clay teapots is said to have a sweeter, mellower flavor. This fact , coupled with superb craftsmanship and design, makes Tokoname teapots popular with Japanese green tea lovers. Tokoname teapots are recognized as the best of their kind in Japan, just as Yixing
teapots are recognized in China. |
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The teapot you receive may differ slightly in appearance to the one shown in the photo.
This is because each piece is individually hand crafted.
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!
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 Shoryu |
Shoryu |
Shoryu |
| Creating a Tokoname teapot video clip (Shoryu) |
Shoryu |
Shoryu
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Shoryu
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Shoryu |
Mizuno Hiroshi SOLD OUT |
Mizuno Hiroshi SOLD OUT |
Masahito |
Masahito |
Masahito |
Gyokko (small size) |
Gyokko (small size) |
Gyokko (small size) |
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Sekiryu (small size) |
Hakusui
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Teruyuki |
Teruyuki |
Teruyuki
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Yoshiki
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Yoshiki
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Yoshiki |
Yoshiki |
Yoshiki
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Gyokudo |
Koshin |
Koshin |
Gyokudo
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Koshin |
Koshin |
Hokujo SOLD OUT
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Tea cup by Hokujo |
Hokujo |
Hokujo
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Hokujo
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Hokujo |
Hokujo
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Hokujo
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Beer cups by Hokujo |
Hokujo |
Hokujo |
Hokujo
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Hokujo |
Hokujo |
Gyokuro pot and cups
by Hokujo
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Jinshu (Large) |
Jinshu (Large)
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Motozo SOLD
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Setsudo |
Kenji |
Kenji |
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Fugetsu
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Fugetsu |
Shuho |
Shuho |
Shuho |
Seiho |
Seiho SOLD OUT |
Seiho |
Shuzo/Kozan |
Kodo |
Kodo |
Hozan
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Kodo |
Kodo |
Yusen |
Yusen |
Yusen |
Yusen |
Yusen |
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Shunen |
Shunen SOLD |
Shunen SOLD
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Shunen SOLD |
Shunen |
Shunen SOLD
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Chaho - Daikouji |
Chaho - Sekiryu |
Shunen
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Tokoname wood-fired ware |
Konishi Yohei SOLD
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Konishi Yohei
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Setsudo SOLD
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Konishi Yohei SOLD |
Konishi Yohei
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Konishi Yohei |
Tokoname teapots Express Mail (insured) Shipping charges:
| Destination/Q'ty |
1 teapot |
2 teapots |
3 teapots |
| Asia |
US$18.00 |
US$24.00 |
US$30.00 |
| North America, Oceania, Middle East |
US$24.00 |
US$32.00 |
US$40.00 |
| Europe |
US$28.00 |
US$37.00 |
US$46.00 |
For other shipping methods such as surface or uninsured, do not hesitate
to contact us for a quote.
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| Brewing Temperature and time of Japanese green tea by type |
| Matcha |
176 F. (80C) |
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| Sencha |
158-167 F. (70-75 C) |
45 - 60 sec. |
| Gyokuro |
140 F. （60C). |
90 - 120 sec. |
| Hojicha, bancha , genmaicha |
Boiling water |
30 sec. |
For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here! |
Stainless steel tea caddy |
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Caring for your Tokoname teapots
Use Tokoname teapots just as you would use porcelain teapots.
Rinse the inside with hot water after each use in order to eliminate the
possibility of tea stains. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth and leave
to dry naturally, right side up with the lid off. *Never place the pot
onto direct fire.
Wiping with a soft, dry cloth gives a lustrous sheen to the pot and makes
it even more pleasing to the eye. *Do not wipe inside the teapots. |
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The Sad Tale of the Disappearing Teapot
In years gone by Japanese people took pride in using the best tea-ware
when brewing green tea, not only when performing the tea ceremony but also
when preparing everyday refreshment. Sturdy cast iron kettles for boiling
water, beautifully crafted teapots and exquisite teacups were the norm
rather than the exception.As time went by and lives became more hectic, convenience took the place
of the slow life. People no longer spent time at the local tea seller selecting
their favorite brand and savoring the tea-making process from beginning
to end. Tea bags became popular and all kinds of tea became readily available
in plastic bottled form.While this meant that a larger number of
people were being exposed to a greater variety of teas, it also signaled a
decline in brewing tea at home.We at Artistic Nippon like to believe that
there is still a place for the values of old in today’s world. For us, the
beauty of Tokoname teapots symbolize these values. Each piece is individually
crafted by expert craftsmen to be perfectly balanced, pleasing to the eye and above all easy to
use. Constant use over a long period of time leads to an improvement in the tea’s
taste and the exterior grows more lustrous. For how many of today’s cheaper,
mass produced teapots can the same be said?
As demand decreases, the number of
craftsmen also diminishes, perhaps leading eventually to the disappearance of
high quality tea-ware from the market.
Help stem this trend and participate in
keeping the old tea traditions alive by acquiring your own special Tokoname
piece.Considering the superb craftsmanship involved in their production and their
functionability, our Tokoname teapots are offered at a very reasonable
price. Avail yourself of this excellent opportunity to experience the classic
Japanese values we here at Artisic Nippon strive to preserve. |
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Tokoname is a small city, situated in central Japan (right next to the newly built
Centrair airport). Most of the houses in the historical area were traditionally
painted black, so that they did not show the dirt from kiln fumes. It is
said that Tokoname people did not realize that sparrows weren't black until
they went to the next town and saw their true color. Nowadays, the black
fumes which used to envelop the town are no longer evident., but the atmosphere
and character of Tokoname's heyday lives on.
*Photos left to right - general view of Tokoname city, traditional workshop,
walls made of clay pipes and pots bordering slope paved with pottery pieces. |
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