Murata Yoshiki Mogake Tokoname Shiboridashi

A shiboridashi is a traditional Japanese teapot designed specifically for delicate teas like gyokuro or high-grade sencha. Unlike a standard teapot, it is handleless and features a wide, open shape that allows the tea leaves to fully unfurl and cool quickly, giving you precise control over the infusion temperature and flavor extraction.

Because the shiboridashi is designed for brewing teas at lower temperatures, the clay body typically remains comfortable to hold. You simply grip the vessel around its sides with your fingers, which also allows you to feel the temperature of the water and adjust your brewing time accordingly.

Mogake is a traditional Tokoname technique where seaweed is wrapped around the clay before firing. During the kiln process, the seaweed burns away, leaving behind unique, carbonized patterns that look like delicate, organic etchings on the surface of the clay.

While it is a beautiful, artisanal object, it is fully functional and designed for daily tea rituals. However, because it is handmade Tokoname-yaki ceramic, you should hand-wash it gently after each use and avoid using it in the microwave or dishwasher to preserve the integrity of the clay.

This shiboridashi is designed for a single, concentrated serving or a small, intimate tasting. It is ideal for the Japanese style of brewing, where you use a higher leaf-to-water ratio to extract intense flavor in small, focused pours.