New Release of Akitsu Mumyoi Clay Teapots by Watanabe Tozo

We have received some teapots from Watanabe Tozo. All models are made of Akitsu Mumyoi clay from Sado Island, and they come in 3 different firing methods.

Although all the tea wares are made of the same clay, the different firing methods give them a different appearance. In addition, the taste of tea is different if you brew the same tea in these 3 teapots. The oxidation fired clay gives the strongest body, while the carbonized reduction gives the longest after taste but a lighter body. The reduction fired clay gives exactly the intermediate character in both body and after taste.

Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation

Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction

Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction

For more about each firing method, please see About Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation, About Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction and About Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction. The teapots are available in our Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation, Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction and Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction collections.