Yunomi (Teacup) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Ume (250 mL) Teaware Its thick ceramics makes it

Its thick ceramics makes it easier to handle hot teas and its height helps keep the tea hot

Unlike the traditional unglazed ceramic kyusu

This handcrafted Tokoname-ware yuzamashi (water cooler) with a back handle from the Takasuke kiln is used to cool water to an appropriate steeping temperature

Great for iced tea

Tokoname-ware

Yunomi (Teacup) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Ume (250 mL) Teaware Its thick ceramics makes itThis large yunomi (teacup) is from Koji Kitano an award winning ceramicist; his accomplishments include the Prefectural Governors Award for Aichi. Mr. Kitano has exhibited his works around Japan for over 37 years. Known for his Oribe ware, he has created these playful teaware ceramics for Matsu Kaze Tea. First appearing in sixteenth century Japan, Oribe ware departed from the more somber, monochrome, symmetrical and balanced Raku ware that preceded it