Jinsui kiln: Toki Hira Sumikuro Kyusu

Black Tokoname-ware Toki Hira kyusu from Jinsui Kiln

This unglazed Kyusu from Jinsui Kiln is made from black Tokoname clay. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.

There is a "ceramesh" tea strainer integrated with the main body's so that you can pour tea without using a metal tea strainer. There is no metallic odour or taste, so you can enjoy the original taste of your tea.

When fired, black clay remains relatively porous, meaning it doesn’t become fully dense. At a microscopic level, many tiny holes remain in the clay. These pores are said to absorb bitterness and off-flavors during brewing, resulting in a smoother, more mellow cup of tea.

• Size: (approx)  Length 19 cm | Diameter 13cm | Height 8cm
• Capacity: volume approx 250ml
• Hand Wash Only

Maintenance:
1. After using the teapot, wash it with water and wipe off the moisture thoroughly.
2. Please dry the teapot in a well-ventilated place with the lid removed before storing


Please Note:
・Do not use chemical detergents or automatic dishwashers
・Do not use metal sponges (scouring pads)
・Do not use on open flames

About Jinsui:

The name Jinsui combines the characters for “person” (人, jin) and “water” (水, sui), reflecting the idea that just as people need water to live, civilizations have always flourished where water is abundant. When the previous generation began producing teapots, they embraced this philosophy and chose the name Jinsui to honour the essential relationship between humans and water.

The Toki range was born from the name "Tokiwasure" In the world of Japanese craftsman, enjoying tea time is called “TOKIWASURE”  (TOKIWASURE means forgetting time) Forget the time, drink tea, and recall the time.

"Jinsui was founded in the Edo period. Here, the new manufacturing of JINSUI which inherited a high quality soil and skilful technology of TOKONAME city even now."

About Tokoname: Located on the west coast of the Chita Peninsula facing Ise Bay, Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is known as a pottery town nationwide. Tokoname ware is counted as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. Pottery has been made here since the 12th century.