CHOOSE A TEA WARE SECTION:
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Tea Pots:
Made for show as well as brewing and enjoyment of green tea. Many of these imported Japanese teapots are from artisan |
families that have been making pottery for generations. They offer you a
combination of beauty as well as utility.
Their size and shape are
chosen to maximize taste, aroma and color during infusion for the finest tea
drinking experience. Insurance is included in shipping costs for these items.
478 Un-Zen (Featuring Ita-ami filter) |
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A stainless mesh board is attached to the inside of the pot at the exit of the water through the spout. |
F5675 Red Caligraphy (With Ita-Ami Filter) |
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Part of the Japanese limited edition artisans collection. This pot features a beautiful caligraphic pattern featuring trees around a village in on a deep read background.
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F5781 Festive Orient (With Ita-Ami Filter) |
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Part of the Japanese limited edition artisans collection. This pot features a more chinese celebration theme of flowers and patterned and caligraphic fans. |
247-301 Reeds (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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Part of the Japanese limited edition artisans collection Banko-yaki. Traditional red backgroud offset with inlaid reed design |
272 Fuzen (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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Japanese caligraphic art graces this elegant classic red teapot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
269 Uko (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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An Asian brushed stroked cherry blossom design and caligraphy grace this elegant classic red tepot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
563 Unzen (With Ita-ami Filter) |
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Sharp and attractive geometric design enhance this green tea pot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
447 Fuzen (Popular Artisan's Teapot with Ita-ami Filter) |
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Brush stroked cherry blossom branches grace this classic large red teapot designed to make four cups of tea at once. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes annually. |
115-201 Natsume Kobiki (Kago-Ami Filter) |
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Pure and simple in both form and design, this sophisticated yet simple white clay pit let the fresh green tea it holds stand out. Featuring built-in Kago-ami (basket) filter. Teapot is 16oz. / 500ml.
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614 Unzen (With Kago-ami Filter) |
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Japanese caligraphic art graces this elegant classic red tepot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
C5541 Geo Line (With Obi-Ami Filter) |
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Part of the Japanese limited edition artisans collection. This pot features a beautiful earthen clay design overlayed with geometric white lines.
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360 Tosei (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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An attractive diamond design grace this elegant teapot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
391 Hakuyo (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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The green swirl geometric design make this a natural pot to serve delicious green tea. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
421 Haruaki (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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An cheery floral pattern offset a milky white background on this attractive teapot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
424 Haruaki (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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An attractive green pot with black highlights offset understated colorful geometric patterns a very popular pot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
411 Shunta (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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A delicate cherry blossom design stand out against the black matt background of this attractive teapot. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
628 Isshin (With Ita-ami Filter) |
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An earthy geometric design graces this very roomy pot which can make 4-5 cups of tea at once. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
J5131 Leaves (With Sesame Filter) |
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Part of the Japanese limited edition artisans collection. This clay pot features budding flowers on a leafy branch.
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115-676 Black Leaf Tokoname (With Obi-ami Filter) |
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Tokoname is home to one of the Six Ancient Kilns areas in Japan. It is said to have remains of over 3,000 ancient kiln sites along the Chita penninsula, where Tokoname is located. Although the Tokoname area kilns craft several types of ware, they are most famous for their Kyusu (teapots). the use of the fine clay unique to the Tokoname area results in a very refined appearance, and allows for many unusual and intricate designs. |
186 Masahito (With Sasame Filter) |
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The yellow floral pattern on this hand-made pot is really offset by its smooth black background. Limited edition, Japanese artisan collection that changes yearly. |
122 Hakusui (Hakusui, Isomura) |
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A stainless Ita-Ami mesh board is attached to the inside of the pot at the exit of the water through the spout.
HAKUSUI, Isomura: Born in 1947, Second Generation of HAKUSUI house artisans. His refined style of finishing are very popular. |
What Makes A Good Teapot?
Here are the questions to ask when purchasing a teapot for fine tea brewing:
- Does pot leave room for leaves to open up?
- Does its opening allowing easy cleaning?
- Does shape allow for adequate leaf circulation?
- Does it have a good strainer attached?
- Does shape offer easy pouring and standing?
Strainers are rather important parts of a teapot because they determine how well the tealeaves open up to get the most aroma, taste and color out during the brewing process. With the right preparation, the same tea leaves can be infused for a great cup of tea 2-3 times. Strainer types also determine how easily a pot can be cleaned after use.
Strainer Types:
Here are the questions to ask when purchasing a teapot for fine tea brewing:
- Does pot leave room for leaves to open up?
- Does its opening allowing easy cleaning?
- Does shape allow for adequate leaf circulation?
- Does it have a good strainer attached?
- Does shape offer easy pouring and standing?
Strainers are rather important parts of a teapot because they determine how well the tealeaves open up to get the most aroma, taste and color out during the brewing process. With the right preparation, the same tea leaves can be infused for a great cup of tea 2-3 times. Strainer types also determine how easily a pot can be cleaned after use.
Strainer Types:
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Obi-Ami
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A stainless mesh strainer is attached all over inside the wall of the pot. |
Ita-Ami
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A stainless mesh board is attached to the inside of the pot at the exit of the water through the spout. |
Sasame |
In order to preserve the delicate taste of green tea a mesh board was incorporated as part of the teapot. This new ceramic technology is best for Fukamushi-cha -- extra special steamed tea. |
Kago Ami |
A removable stainless steel basket inside the teapot. Easy to use but it may limit room for the leaves to open up. Choose the pot with a wide opening. The wide basket gives the leaves more room to open up. |
