Jinsui kiln: Toki Sumikuro Cup Set

Black Tokoname-ware Saucer Tea-cup from Jinsui Kiln

These unglazed cups from Jinsui Kiln are made from black Tokoname clay. The pair of cups can work alongside any of the black Jinsui kyusu.

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 during brewing, resulting in a smoother, more mellow cup of tea

• Size: (approx) Diameter 9.5cm  | Height 3cm
• Capacity: approx 60ml
• Hand Wash Only
• 2 cups per box

Maintenance:
1. After using the tea cup, wash with water and wipe off the moisture thoroughly.
2. Furthermore, please dry the tea cup in a well-ventilated place 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.