{"product_id":"snowdrift-tokoname-teapot-kyusu","title":"Snowdrift Tokoname Teapot (Kyūsu)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tokoname k\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyūsu comes from the Takasuke kiln and is certified by the Japanese Tea Instructor Association for it's size and balance. It has a built-in infuser around the inside of the spout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyūsu means \"teapot\" in Japanese. It is a smaller style of teapot with a side handle to make it easy to pour with one hand. They are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost commonly used for steeping green tea like \u003ca title=\"Japanese green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/collections\/japan-green-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca title=\"Gyokuro Japanese green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/gyokuro-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTokoname (meaning \"smooth soil\") is a famous type of traditional Japanese pottery dating back to the 12th century. It is produced in Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. “Shudei\" is a special red clay that is produced locally in the Tokoname area. Shades of green, blue, and other colors can be achieved by various blending techniques. Tokoname teapots come in a variety of sizes and shapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 8 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e6.5\"L (including a handle) x 2.12\"H, 2.75\" diameter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware care instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only. Do \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e use in microwave, on stovetop, or in dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore first use, soak in warm water and dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen hand-washing, avoid using soap or detergents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid extreme changes in temperature to extend the life of your teaware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44661128364344,"sku":"411","price":79.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/411_Snowdrift_Tokoname_Teapot_4_web.jpg?v=1678209245","url":"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/snowdrift-tokoname-teapot-kyusu","provider":"TeaSource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}