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Japanese Teapot

• General Introduction
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• Banko Yaki (Purple Clay)
• Shigaraki Clay
• Sado Red Clay
• Tokoname Yaki
• • Murata Yoshiki
  • Hotta Kenji
  • Other Artist
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• Niigata Tsuiki-Doki

Cast Iron Kettle

• General Introduction
• 
  
• Suzuki Morihisa
• Kunzan

Japanese Green Tea

• Hon Yama Sencha
• Hon Yama Hebizuka Sencha
• Asahina Gyokuro
• Hon Yama Hebizuka Gyokuro
• Nissaka Deep Steamed Sencha
• Karigane
• Kawane Zairai Sencha

Chinese Green Tea

• Shi Feng Long Jing
• Taiping Houkui
• Yun Feng
• Jasmine Pearl

Indian Black Tea

• Darjeeling Autumnal Late Harvest
• Darjeeling 1st Flush

Chinese Black Tea

• Keemun
• Lapsang Souchong
• Golden Bud
• Guang Dong Black Tea

Taiwanese Black Tea

• Formosa Black Tea

Taiwanese Oolong Tea

• Dong Ding Oolong
• Deep Fired Dong Ding Oolong
• Li Shan Cha
• Ali Shan Cha
• Oriental Beauty
• High Mountain Formosa
• Spring Oriental Beauty
• Vintage 30 years Oolong
• Ginseng Oolong
• Tian Chi Li Shan Cha

Chinese Oolong Tea

• Phoenix Mi Lan Xian Dan Cong
• Phoenix Song Zhong Dan Cong
• Phoenix Ba Xian Dan Cong

Dark Tea

• Fu Tea
• Meng Hai Ripe Pu-erh
• High Mountain Mini Tuo Cha
• Lao Ban Zhang
• Mi Di Raw Pu-erh
• Lao Hei Zhai Raw Pu-erh
• Wu Liang Shan Ripe Pu-erh
• Lan Shui Hei Ma Raw Pu-erh
• Bu Lang Shan Raw Pu-erh
• Bu Lang Shan Ge Xing Long Raw Pu-erh
• Bing Dao Raw Pu-erh

Yellow Tea

• Junshan Yinzhen

White Tea

• Silver Needle

Scented Tea

• Jasmine Pearl
• Gold Rush

HOME> Japanese Tea Pot>Available Lineup

Please note that the reservation of item is only valid for ONE month from the date of the price quoted. After One month, the item will be automatically released without prior notice.

Teapot Evaluation Technique Using Tea

The mesurement of volume is conducted using glass beads. There is some measurement errors about 10-15% of the indicated volume.

Iga Natural Red Clay that enhances the body

I wanted to find the clay that enhances the body and widens the taste of tea on palate. The clay that enhances the body is suitable for fermented teas, such as oolong, black tea and raw pu-erh. It also works well for green tea and all other types of tea. The flavour of green tea becomes very rich if this clay is used. With stronger body, you may feel the sweetness around the palate at the side of mouth and it lingers for a while. Based on my experience, it is less difficult to find the clay teapot that increases the after taste. Some metal ware such as iron kettle and tin will increases the aftertaste too. However, it is quite hard to find the clay that enhances body.

I assumed that the clay in either Shigaraki or Iga area may increases body. It is because the sake, tea and water in these areas give very strong body. The Iga and Shigaraki used to be the bottom of the Biwa Lake back in a few hundred million years ago. The soil in these places is very rich in alkaline minerals and it enhances the body when it is used for the teapot or other tea ware. Generally, Iga and Shigaraki is known for the white clay. However, these places also produce very special red clay (朱泥) too.

The surface of teapot becomes moist

When tea was left in the Iga clay teapot for a while, we observed that the surface of teapot gets moisten. It is because this clay is very porous.This property is deminishing after using it for some time as the clay is sealed by the minerals eluted from tea. Some old Yi Xing clay teapots also do have the same property.

We supplied clay for Murata Yoshiki and ask him to produce teapot for us

Murata Yoshiki is the potter of Tokoname. He is specialized purely in making teapot.

Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot Oxidation Fire by Murata Yoshiki

The production yield of Iga clay teapot is extremely low due to the less elastic character of clay. For example, out of 3 models the artist produces, we can only recover one teapot. The 2/3 of teapots get cracked during frying or firing. Due to the difficulty in craftmanship and low yeild, the price of Iga natural red clay tea ware is relatively higher than other clay.

Y098 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 270ml Paper Box JPY19500		Y077 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 160ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD
Y124 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 200ml Paper Box JPY19500　SOLD		Y125 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 200ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD
Y126 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 230ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD		Y127 Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot 200ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD
Y119 Iga Natural Red Clay Shiboridashi 50ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD		Y120 Iga Natural Red Clay Shiboridashi 50ml Paper Box JPY19500
Y121 Iga Natural Red Clay Shiboridashi 50ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD		Y122 Iga Natural Red Clay Shiboridashi 50ml Paper Box JPY19500 SOLD
Y114 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 250ml Paper Box JPY12000		Y115 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 250ml Paper Box JPY12000 SOLD
Y116 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 150ml Paper Box JPY12000		Y117 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 140ml Paper Box JPY12000
Y118 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 150ml Paper Box JPY12000		Y113 Iga Natural Red Clay Pitcher 250ml Paper Box JPY12000　SOLD

Junzo Maekawa

We worked side by side with Junzo Maekawa who is the artist from Tokoname. He has a very unique back ground. He studied engineering in university. His logical approach makes teapots very functional.

Iga Natural Red Clay Teapot

All Iga wares come with direct hole filter holes
MY037 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY029 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY043 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY044 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 180ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY045 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY046 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY055 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD		MY057 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY062 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY063 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY066 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY067 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY076 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY088 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY078 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 110ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY079 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD
MY083 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 110ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY081 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 100ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY086 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 110ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY087 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 120ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD
MY100 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY101 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY102 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY103 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 140ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY104 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY105 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 160ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY106 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY107 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY108 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY109 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD
MY110 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY111 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY112 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY113 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 140ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY114 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY115 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY116 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY117 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY118 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 140ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY119 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY120 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY121 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY122 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500		MY123 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 150ml Paper Box JPY16500
MY124 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 120ml Paper Box JPY16500　SOLD		MY125 Iga Natural Red Clay Hohin 130ml Paper Box JPY16500 SOLD

Kobiwako Clay Teapot

We found this clay near the borders of Iga and Shigaraki where it used to be at the bottom of the Biwa Lake way back 4-6 million years ago. The clay from these areas is rich in alkaline mineral such as calcium and potassium that contributes a lot to the body of a tea. In addition, Kobiwako clay is very rich in iron content and the particle size of iron exists in Kobiwako clay is very small thanks to natural decomposition. We tested a number of clays from Kobiwako area and finally we found this clay after spending more than two years of effort.

The Kobiwako clay improves the after taste as well as body. Based on our experiments, this clay is suitable for all types of tea.

For those who wish to combine with tetsubin, here is our finding:

• Kobiwako Oxidation Clay: Suzuki Morihisa or Kunzan Satetsu
• Kobiwako Reduction Clay: Kunzan

• Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot with Direct Hole Filter

  The direct hole filter		K033 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 160ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K726 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 160ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K232d Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 290ml JPY13800 Paper Box
  K728 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 160ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K729 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 160ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K306b Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 250ml Bulbous Filter JPY13800 Paper Box		K386s Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 110ml Sasame Filter JPY12800 Paper Box
  K454 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 120ml JPY12800 Paper Box　Reserved		K703 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 130ml JPY12800 Paper Box　SOLD
  K708 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 110ml JPY12800 Paper Box SOLD		K733 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 220ml JPY13800 Paper Box SOLD
  K738 Kobiwako Side Handle Teapot 180ml JPY12800 Paper Box

  Kobiwako Hohin Flat Type

  The diameter is about 80mm		K451 Kobiwako Hohin 120ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K760 Kobiwako Hohin 120ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K758 Kobiwako Hohin 100ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K759 Kobiwako Hohin 100ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K133 Kobiwako Hohin 110ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K134 Kobiwako Hohin 100ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K762 Kobiwako Hohin 100ml JPY12800 Paper Box SOLD
  K135 Kobiwako Hohin 110ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K463 Kobiwako Hohin 110ml JPY12800 Paper Box

  Hohin

  		K008 Kobiwako Hohin 100ml JPY12800 Paper Box
  K017 Kobiwako Hohin 110ml JPY12800 Paper Box		K158 Kobiwako Hohin 120ml JPY12800 Paper Box

  Kobiwako Banck Handle Teapot with Direct Multi-Number Hole Filter

  The back handle teapot comes with single hole filter. Please note that the price for some models is lower. It is due to the design matter that the shape of handle is not exactly matching to my requirement. The judgement is quite subjective though.If you do not mind with the design, it is a good deal.

  K019 Kobiwako Back Handle Teapot 230ml JPY15,000 Paper Box		K228b Kobiwako Back Handle Teapot 150ml Bulbous filter JPY15,000 Paper Box
  K404 Kobiwako Back Handle Teapot 140ml JPY15,000 Paper Box SOLD		K405 Kobiwako Back Handle Teapot 140ml JPY15,000 Paper Box

  Shiboridashi : Lid sitting on the shoulder

  Shiboridashi is to filter the tea using the thin gap between lid and body.
  K768 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box SOLD		K093 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box
  K086 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box		K771 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box
  K773 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box SOLD		K160 Kobiwako Shiboridashi 100ml JPY12,800 Paper Box

  Kobiwako Tea Cup

  KC000 Kobiwako Tea Cup JPY12,800/4 Cups50ml Paper Box		KC001 Kobiwako Tea CupJPY12,800/ 4 Cups50ml Paper Box
  KC002 Kobiwako Tea Cup 200ml JPY5400 Paper Box SOLD		KC003 Kobiwako Tea Cup 300ml JPY5700 Paper Box SOLD

  Kobiwako Samashi/Pitcher

  Banko Purple Clay Teapot and Cup by Masaki Tachi

  
  
  

  I visited Tachi Masaki's house and personally picked these models directly from his private showcase where he usually keeps his favorite models.

  B811 280ml JPY11,000 Wooden Box SOLD		B812-2 400ml JPY13,800 Woden Box SOLD
  B813 400ml JPY13,800 Wooden Box SOLD		B815-2 300ml JPY11,000 Woden Box SOLD
  B835-4 220ml JPY20,000 Wooden Box SOLD		B837 300ml JPY16,800 Woden Box Special Collection SOLD
  B856-1 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box		B856-2 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box SOLD
  B856-5 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box 　SOLD		B857 200ml JPY24,000 Paper Box
  B860 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box		B861 200ml JPY9,600 Paper Box
  B868 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box		B869 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box SOLD
  B870 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box		B875 200ml JPY4,800 Paper Box SOLD
  B878 200ml JPY5,900 Paper Box		B879-2 230ml JPY7,000 Paper Box
  B890 200ml JPY11,800 Paper Box

  Masaki Tachi Shigaraki Clay Teapot

  The spout of Masaki Tachi teapot is purposely a little twisted. This is the style of Masaki Tachi that he wants the spout to face straight down when pouring tea. Please refer to the right photo.

  The above palm size teapot is about 50-80ml.

  S908-2 Shigaraki Rough Clay 300ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box		S922 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S923 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box		S924 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S909-5 Shigaraki Rough Clay 280ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box		S926 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S929 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box		S930 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S931 Shigaraki Rough Clay 130ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S932 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S933 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S934 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S939 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml Petal Edge JPY16,800 Wooden Box		S940 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S959 Shigaraki Rough Clay 180ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S957 Shigaraki Rough Clay 130ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S961 Shigaraki Rough Clay 170ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S962 Shigaraki Rough Clay 180ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box SOLD
  S963 Shigaraki Rough Clay 150ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S964 Shigaraki Rough Clay 160ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box
  S965 Shigaraki Rough Clay 200ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box 　SOLD		S966 Shigaraki Rough Clay 170ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box　SOLD
  S973 Shigaraki Rough Clay 160ml JPY16,800 Wooden Box

  This clay is from the same source as Shigaraki rough clay. The clay with finner coasness was collected after the sieving.

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  Sado Akitsu Mumyoi Teapot by Watanabe Tozo

  Akitsu is named after the area called Akitsu, where is located the down stream of the highest mountain in Sado Island called Kinpoku mountain. Since 1958, Sado airport was constructed right in the middle of Akitsu areat. Watanabe Tozo has collected Akitsu red clay long ago before the airpot was constructed. However the clay was sleeping in his warehouse for long time as he've never thought it has a great potential in terms of taste alteration. Since a few years ago, I was looking for the clay that could enhance body and conducting various screening. The result of Akitsu clay was outstanding. It drastically increases body of tea as well as after taste. Since Akitsu clay is less elastic and also we wanted to further enhance after taste, we blended Akitsu clay with Nosaka natural clay. The result was very good after all. It works pretty well for fermented tea such as oolong, pu-erh, black tea and white tea. There are 3 types of firing method used for Akitsu Mumyoi. Carbonized reduction, Reduction and Oxidation.

  The taste is as follow.

  Body: Oxidation > Reduction > Carbonized Reduction

  After Taste: Carbonized Reduction > Reduction > Oxidation

  TA451 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA452 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA476 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA477 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TA486 120ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TA488 150ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　 SOLD
  TA492 240ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TA493 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA494 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TA495 120ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA496 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TA497 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TA498 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA499 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA503 220ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA501 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TA504 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TA505 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box
  TA506 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA507 150ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TA510 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA511 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA512 130ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA513 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TA514 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TA515 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TA518 260ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA519 350ml JPY25,500 Paper Box
  TA520 260ml JPY25,500 Paper Box

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation Fire Namamigaki Hohin

  Beause of its fucntion and design, we are not particularly segregated the model even if that lid moves about 1mm. Thanks to the solid design of the lid, the slight movement does not really affect its function and beauty.

  TA103 120ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TA051 80ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation Tea Cup x 4 without Namamigaki

  TACUP01 4 Cups 30ml JPY10,800 Paper Box

  Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation Fired Samashi with Namamigaki by Watanabe Tozo

  TA462 300ml JPY18,000 Paper Box SOLD		TA463 300ml JPY18,000 Paper Box 　 SOLD

  Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation Fired Cup

  It can be used not only for tea but also for coffee or any other drinks. Thanks to the clay, the taste of any drinks becomes smooth and richer.

  TA523 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box SOLD		TA524 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box SOLD
  TA525 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box　SOLD		TA526 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box　SOLD
  TA527 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box SOLD		TA528 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Oxidation Mug Cup

  TA404 300ml JPY7,800 Paper Box		TA405 280ml JPY7,800 Paper Box
  TA406 300ml JPY7,800 Paper Box		TA407 280ml JPY7,800 Paper Box
  TA408 300ml JPY7,800 Paper Box SOLD		TA409 300ml JPY7,800 Paper Box
  TA410 280ml JPY7,800 Paper Box		TA411 200ml JPY6,000 Paper Box SOLD
  TA412 200ml JPY6,000 Paper Box SOLD		TA413 200ml JPY6,000 Paper Box SOLD

  Sado Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Teapot by Watanabe Tozo

  The oxidation fired teapot was baried in rice husk or chacoal and fired again at lower temperature at less than 1000 degree C.

  TAC250 Mini Teapot 40ml JPY16,500 Paper Box SOLD		TAC256 Teapot 150ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC268 220ml JPY19,500 Paper Box SOLD		TAC310 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC272 230ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC271 250ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TAC302 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC303 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC304 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC305 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC306 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC307 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TAC308 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC309 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC310 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　Reserved		TAC311 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC312 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC313 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC321 80ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC324 80ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC322 80ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC323 90ml JPY16,500 Paper Box
  TAC325 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC326 100ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TAC327 220ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC328 150ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TAC329 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box		TAC330 300ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TAC331 300ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TAC332 360ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Fired Hohin

  TAC152 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500		TAC153 90ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TAC158 90ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TAC155 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Samashi/Katakuchi with Namamigaki

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  TAC079 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box SOLD		TAC077 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box
  TAC078 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TAC082 200ml JPY19,500 Paper Box SOLD
  TAC172 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TAC173 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box
  TAC263 350ml JPY19,500 Paper Box SOLD		TAC174 180ml JPY19,500 Paper Box

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Tea Cup x 4 without Namamigaki

  TACCUP01 4 Cups 30ml JPY10,800 Paper Box

  Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Cup

  TAC336 150ml Paper Box JPY5,400　SOLD		TAC279 180ml Paper Box JPY6,900 SOLD
  TAC334 180ml Paper Box JPY5,400　SOLD		TAC335 180ml Paper Box JPY5,400 SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Carbonized Reduction Samashi/Katakuchi without Namamigaki

  TAC175 500ml JPY19,500 Paper Box		TAC176 500ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD

  Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction Teapot

  The color of some teapots appears different from another. It is not due to the lighting effect but the effect by fire. It is depending on where these teapots are placed in the kiln. The difference of gas and temperature affect a lot in color.

  TAR176 360ml Paper Box JPY25,500 YohenSOLD		TAR177 270ml Paper Box JPY25,500
  TAR178 280ml Paper Box JPY25,500 Slight Yohen on the handle		TAR179 350ml Paper Box JPY25,500 SOLD
  TAR017 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TAR022 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD

  Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction Fired Teapot Outlet Model

  These items were received as the normal product from Watanabe Tozo. After our own inspection, we classified some of them as an outlet if we found any defect. We only introduce the model that does not affect the function.

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction Fired Hohin

  TAR100 70ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TAR060 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TAR102 70ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TAR103 50ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TAR095 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500		TAR096 70ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TAR108 50ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TAR109 50ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TAR097 70ml Paper Box JPY16,500

  Watanabe Tozo Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction Tea Cup x 4 without Namamigaki

  TRCUP01 4 Cups 30ml JPY10,800 Paper Box

  Akitsu Mumyoi Reduction Fired Samashi/Picture

  Some models have got 2 tones color because of firing effect in kiln.

  TAR082 150ml Paper Box JPY19,500		TAR083 100ml Paper Box JPY19,500 SOLD
  TAR084 150ml Paper Box JPY19,500 SOLD		TAR085 100ml Paper Box JPY19,500
  TAR086 150ml Paper Box JPY19,500		TAR131 250ml Paper Box JPY19,500 SOLD

  Please note that the reservation of item is only valid for ONE month from the date of the price quoted. After One month, the item will be automatically released without prior notice, except we receive further update from customer.

  Watanabe Tozo Reduction Fired Tall Cup

  Due to the light intensitiy of reduction. the color appears reddish. However it shows the character of reduction fired teapot.

  TAR064 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box		TAR081 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box
  TAR080 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box		TAR073 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box　SOLD
  TAR063 150ml JPY4,500 Paper Box

  Sado Mumyoi Joaka Clay Teapot by Watanabe Tozo

  Joaka is the naturally refined mumyoi clay collected from the gold mine. The Joaka clay became available thanks to the cleaning activity of the cave as the Sado city is trying to apply Aikawa Golden Mine to the world helitage.

  

  TJ170 230ml JPY19,500 Paper Box SOLD		TJ171 250ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TJ162 170ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TJ173 280ml JPY25,500 Paper Box
  TJ174 150ml JPY16,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TJ175 230ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TJ176 250ml JPY19,500 Paper Box 　SOLD		TJ177 280ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD
  TJ180 400ml JPY33,000 Paper Box 　SOLD		TJ181 400ml JPY33,000 Paper Box
  TJ186 330ml JPY25,500 Paper Box		TJ183 350ml JPY25,500 Paper Box 　SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Nosaka Rough Clay Teapot

  Watanabe Tozo is collecting the crude clay from the same mine as where Shimizu Ken does. However different artist collect the clay from the different layer. In addition, the refining technique of Watanabe Tozo is different from Shimizu Ken. Under the circumstances, the property of the clay is not identical. Watanabe Tozo's Nosaka clay as well as Shimizu Ken's Nosaka clay works well for all types of tea in terms of the effect that enhances the after taste.

  TN0100 JPY19,500 180mlPaper Box SOLD		TN101 JPY16,500 150ml Paper Box　SOLD
  TN0102 JPY19,500 180mlPaper Box		TN103 JPY19,500 250ml Paper Box SOLD
  TN0104 JPY19,500 300mlPaper Box　SOLD

  Watanabe Tozo Nosaka Rough Clay Reduction Fired Teapot

  This is the same clay that is used for the Nosaka rough clay oxidation fired teapot. The reduction fire makes the after taste outstandingly stronger and the at the same time reduces the body. The taste of tea becomes more transpearent and cleaner. This clay is suitable if you are the big fan of after taste and do not need strong body. The color varies depending on the position where these teapots were placed in the kiln. It is not due to the lighting effect.

  TNR030 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TNR004 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TNR100 200ml Paper Box JPY19,500		TNR101 330ml Paper Box JPY25,500 SOLD
  TNR104 220ml Paper Box JPY19,500 SOLD		TNR105 180ml Paper Box JPY19,500　SOLD
  TNR0106 370ml Paper Box JPY25,500　SOLD		TNR107 350ml Paper Box JPY25,500 SOLD
  TNR110 180ml Paper Box JPY19,500　SOLD		TNR111 60ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TNR114 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TNR115 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TNR0116 100ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TNR117 90ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TNR0122 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TNR123 60ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TNR0124 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500		TNR125 90ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TNR0126 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD		TNR127 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500
  TNR0128 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500		TNR129 80ml Paper Box JPY16,500 SOLD
  TNR0131 100ml Paper Box JPY17,000 SOLD		TNR130 100ml Paper Box JPY17,000 SOLD
  TNR0132 90ml Paper Box JPY17,000 SOLD		TNR133 90ml Paper Box JPY17,000　SOLD
  TNR0139 130ml Paper Box JPY17,000　SOLD		TNR140 140ml Paper Box JPY17,000 SOLD
  TNR0141 120ml Paper Box JPY17,000　SOLD		TNR142 130ml Paper Box JPY17,000
  TNR0143 140ml Paper Box JPY17,000 SOLD		TNR144 140ml Paper Box JPY17,000　 SOLD

  
  

  Bone China StyleTea Ware from Taiwan

  In Taiwan, the most of so-called bone china is not exactly the bone china that contains the cow bone ash. That is why we call it "Bone China Style". However the most importantly it carries the similar character as the bone china ware in terms of the effect to the taste and the flavor of tea.

  

  

  

   

  S001 Bone China Style Gaiwan with Flowery Pattern 130ml JPY2,100 No Box
  S017 Bone China Style Gaiwan Traditional Shape with floweary patten 200ml JPY2,800 Paper Box

  

  Both type of tea cup comes with the same pattern and the same material.

  S003 Bone China Style Cup with Flower Pattern Small 35ml JPY480/ Cup No Box		S002 Bone China Style Cup with Flower Pattern Big 70ml JPY630/ Cup No Box
  This model is exactly the same size and volume as S002.		S012 Bone china style cup without pattern 70ml JPY600/Cup No Box
  S015 Bone china style cup 60ml JPY600/ Cup No Box
  		S015 Bone china style cup with S013

  Saucer

  Saucer with simple plain design		S013 Bone china style soucer JPY700/each No box

  

  Photo is the combination between S013 and S002

  

  Photo is the combination between S012 and S013.

  Bone China Plain

  The professional often uses the bone china Gaiwan without any pattern on it. These plain gaiwans are often used in various tea shops in both China and Taiwan.

  S004 Bone China Style Tea Funnel JPY1200 No Box		S005 Bone China Style Pitcher 270ml JPY1,680 No Box
  		S006 Bone China Style Tea Cup 45ml　JPY480/Cup No Box

  

  The volume of the above 2 models are the same.

  S007 Bone China Style Gaiwan Slim Shape 130ml JPY1580 Paper Box
  S008 Bone China Style Gaiwan Traditional Shape 130ml JPY1,580 Paper Box
  S016 Bone China Style Gaiwan Traditional Shape 200ml JPY2,100 Paper Box

  Green-White Glazing Tea Ware from Taiwan

  This series of material increases the after taste of tea and on the contrary reduce body. It is suitable for green tea and ripe pu-erh tea. On the contrary, I do not suggest this material for Taiwan oolong and black tea. If you like the clear and transpearent taste of tea, you can also use it for various teas.

  

  S011 Green-White Glazing Tea Cup　45ml No Box　JPY480/Cup		S010 Green-White Glazing Gaiwan 140ml Paper Box　JPY1680

  Bone china style teapot

  S014 Bone china style teapot with a lace. JPY3800 Paper Box 160ml

  Nigata Tsuiki Doki (Hand Crafted Copper Ware)

  Nigata has been developped copper craft. The copper industry was developped thanks to the natural copper mine existed in Nigata. Each product are knocked and forge the texture as well as shape. The copper is laminated over the tin and finished with either as it is or with urushi. You may enjoy the change of each product in the appearance thanks to the further oxidation from time to time.

  6-2 Original Copper Color 78x117mm (For 150g) Interrior: Tin Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware JPY14,000 Paper Box		6-4 Original Copper Color 78x77mm (For 100g) Interrior: Tin Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware JPY10,500 Paper Box
  13-1 Bronze Nasu Gata 73 x 140mm (For 100g) Interrior: Tin Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware JPY12,600 Wooden Box		13-1 Interrior is made of tin
  2-9 Kensui: Bronze in Old Gold Color 130x83mm (Interrior: Copper) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware JPY27,000 Wooden Box SOLD OUT: This item is obtainable from the manufacture		3-12 Kensui: Bronze in Old Gold Color 130x83mm (Interrior: Copper) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware JPY27,000 Wooden Box SOLD OUT: This item is obtainable from the manufacture
  NT400 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 400ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY30,000		NS400 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 400ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY36,250
  NB250 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 250ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY33,750		NB400 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 400ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY39,500
  NT250 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 250ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY27,500		NS250 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 250ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY31,250
  NS200 Bronze in Old Gold Color "Tea Pot" 200ml (Interrior: Tin 99.99%) Nigata Hand-Crafted Tsuiki Copper Ware Wooden Box JPY30,000

  Glass Teapot: 200ml JPY1700		Glass Piture : 300ml JPY1150

  

  Please note that the reservation of item is only valid for ONE month from the date of the price quoted. After One month, the item will be automatically released without prior notice, except we receive further update from customer.

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  Payment

  We accept various kinds of credit card through Paypal.

  Only if customer prefer other option of payment, we suggest "Bank Transfer".

  Shipping

  Various choice of shipping method

  EMS, SAL, Small Packet, Small Packet (SAL) Yamato Express and Surface

  For shipping tea, we usually suggest small air parcel, the estimated shipping cost for 100g of tea (with wrapping material) is:

  1. Small Parcel

  USA - JPY 600, EU - JPY600 and Asia - JPY470

  2. Small Packet (SAL)

  USA - JPY380, EU - JPY380 and Asia - JPY320

  Note: The shipping fee to oversea by small air parcel happens to be even cheaper than domestic shipping fee in Japan.

  Custom Duty

  For your information, some countries, EU in particular, imposes custom duty which has to be bared by the buyer. We will follow the custom's regulation and indicate the actual amount on invoice, and no packages should be marked as "gift".We apologize for any inconvenient caused.

   

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