Matte black Japanese kyusu 8 ounce teapot by Ippodo Tea. Left side handle kyusu for brewing traditional Japanese green tea.

Hand pouring green tea from a black Tokoname-yaki kyusu teapot with left side handle Ippodo Tea, filling a white teacup.

Hand holding black Ippodo Tea kyusu. Traditional Japanese teapot with left side handle, ready to pour.

Hands opening a black Ippodo Tea kyusu. Round Japanese teapot with left side handle and lid. Green tea preparation.

For Loose Leaf Teas

Left-Handed Black Kyusu Teapot (Tokoname-yaki) – 8 oz

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A beginner-friendly kyusu with a sleek black color and a smooth texture.

Specifications

Size:3" × 3" × 4.3"

Material:Ceramic

Capacity:8 oz (240mL)

Origin:Aichi Prefecture. Japan (Tokoname-yaki)

Note: Each kyusu may vary slightly in size and volume.

A daily-use kyusu designed by Ippodo Tea

High-quality Japanese tea deserves a high-quality kyusu.

We designed this kyusu in collaboration with a Tokoname-yaki artisan to be a wonderful first kyusu for newcomers to loose-leaf Japanese teas. Of course, experienced tea drinkers will also appreciate its reliable performance in everyday sessions.

The black clay used for this kyusu gives it a sleek appearance and a texture that feels soft to the touch. It is designed with a wide body, which allows you to easily add and remove tea leaves and gives the leaves plenty of room to expand while brewing.

It holds around 8 oz, a convenient size for preparing all types of Japanese tea, from refined gyokuro and sencha teas to aromatic bancha teas.

Tokoname-yaki

Tokoname is a small city in Aichi Prefecture with a pottery tradition that goes back to the 12th century. Tokoname-yaki kyusu are held in high esteem, since the clay in this area is lightweight, has good thermal properties, and feels soft to the touch.

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