{"title":"Kyusu (Teapots)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eKyusu (急須)\u003c\/strong\u003e are traditional Japanese teapots, most often crafted from fine clay—particularly the rich volcanic clay of regions like Tokoname, renowned for its quality. While the word \u003cem data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"324\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/em\u003e simply means “teapot,” it has come to commonly refer to the side-handled style that makes brewing Japanese green tea both graceful and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eThe porous clay of many kyusu absorbs subtle flavors over time, enhancing the character of each brew. Their thoughtful design allows for precise pouring, while their wide interiors give tea leaves room to unfurl fully, releasing balanced flavors and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eFrom everyday tea drinking to refined tea preparation, the kyusu remains an essential vessel that reflects both utility and the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yixing-hanabori-yellow-tokoname-yaki-kyusu","title":"Yixing Hanabori Yellow Tokoname-yaki Kyusu","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eYixing teapots were first imported into Japan during the Muromachi period (1336–1573) and continued to be valued until the Meiji period (1868–1912). By the Edo period (1603–1867), the Yokote-style teapot began to be produced domestically. The Yokote teapots still seen today were made after the Edo era, and over time this style evolved into what became known as the kyusu (急須), the standard Japanese teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokoname, located in Aichi Prefecture, is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯), with a pottery tradition stretching back over a thousand years. Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) refers to the distinctive ceramic wares from this region, celebrated for their craftsmanship and deep history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular teapot is equipped with a fine mesh strainer that prevents tea leaves from escaping into the cup. 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