Gyokko Teapot

Yakishime is a traditional firing technique where the clay is fired at high temperatures without a glaze, resulting in a natural, earthy texture. Mogake refers to the seaweed-wrapped firing process that creates unique, delicate patterns on the surface of the clay. This finish is purely aesthetic and does not affect the flavor of your tea.

The integrated ceramic mesh is precision-crafted to handle most loose-leaf teas, including standard Japanese sencha. However, if you are brewing extremely fine, powdery teas like fukamushi (deep-steamed) sencha, you may notice a small amount of sediment in your cup.

No, this teapot is not suitable for stovetop or microwave use. It is designed specifically for steeping tea with hot water poured from a separate kettle.

Because the clay is unglazed, you should hand-wash it using only warm water. Avoid using soap, as the porous clay can absorb fragrances and chemicals that might alter the taste of future brews.

This teapot is sized for personal use or for serving one to two people. It is ideal for traditional, concentrated infusions where you brew smaller amounts of high-quality tea multiple times.