February 17, 2021By

New Arrival of Kobiwako and Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin

Red-orange hohin teapot with a lid made by Maekawa Junzo

We have released Kobiwako and Iga Natural Clay Hohin made by Maekawa Junzo.

These 2 clays were sourced by ourselves with an emphasis on taste. Both type of clay gives very noticeable effect to the taste of tea.

There is a contrast in taste between Kobiwako and Iga Natural Red Clay in terms of body.

Kobiwako : Medium Body and Strong Aftertaste

Iga Natural Red : Full Body and Strong Aftertaste

Please refer to the following diagram for the better understanding of taste.

Diagram of body (spread in the mouth) and aftertaste (what lingers after swallowing)

Iga Natural Red Clay

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Kobiwako Clay

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Written by Akira Hojo