Yunomi (Teacup) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Ume (250 mL) Teaware gyokuro and kabesecha that are

gyokuro and kabesecha that are steeped at lower temperatures

Unlike the traditional unglazed ceramic kyusu

The strands on this chasen are shaped to be thinner at the end to make them even more durable and still produce excellent froth

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

Great for iced tea

Yunomi (Teacup) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Ume (250 mL) Teaware gyokuro and kabesecha that areThis 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