Kyusu Teapot with Teacups Arita - Mizutama (300 mL) Hand picked

Kyusu Teapot with Teacups Arita - Mizutama (300 mL) Hand pickedThis medium sized porcelain Arita ware kyusu (teapot) with a side handle is from Saga. It is a traditional stylish mizutama (polka dot) teapot with a nostalgic retro blue glaze with white dots as was common in Showa era (1926 1989) Japan. This iconic teaware was very popular for everyday teatime and casual dining around 1965. It comes with two teacups (yunomi) and both a built in toumaru (half ball shape) porcelain strainer and a removable stainless

Tea: 6 g or  2 tbsp

Tea: 1 tea bag (5 g)

A complete starter kit in the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi (golden repair)

This is a mid-level oxidized oolong so it has a mild astringency

Handcrafted glassware by Mr

These tea containers are made in Japan and come in many different sizes and colors and are well designed with airtight seals

Steep: Whisk in hot water to a froth

Glass: Made in Japan / Lid and frother: Made in China

a specialty of the Yame region

Arare style is a traditional dimpled pattern

woody flavour with a smoky after taste

Tsuyuhikari (blend)