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Recommended way to wash the Kyusu teapot after use!
Since the Kyusu teapot only makes tea, it rarely gets dirty enough to be scuffed with detergent.(The dirt that accumulates during daily use is different.) Rinse with water or hot water for daily care. ◎ Important points after that!You can dry it naturally, so let's dry the inside of the kyusu completely before using it.If you continue to use it with moisture remaining, germs will grow, sobe careful.When it is completely dried, the remaining tea leaves may also be dried and removed cleanly. Daily care is very easy!Of course, the dirt that cannot be seen will accumulate little by little just by flushing it with water.That is the tea astringency […]
Do you know Japanese traditional craft "Japan Kutani"?
"Kutani ware" has been heard even by people who are not familiar with ware.The ceramics produced in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture (Kanazawa City, Komatsu City, Kaga City, Nomi City) are attractive for their colorful colors and bold paintings. There are two types of Kutani ware, pottery and porcelain.Each has different characteristics, but one of the attractions of Kutani ware is that each has its own advantages. Furthermore, the biggest attraction of Kutani ware is overpainting.After the main baking, add a picture and re-bake at around 800 ℃.At that time, the pattern created by applying heat becomes the taste of the work and gives a beautiful finish. Overpainting is […]
What is the secret of Tokoname ware Kyusu Japanese teapot, which boasts the largest share in Japan?
What is Tokoname ware Kyusu Japanese teapot? Tokoname ware is a pottery that has been made for a long time mainly in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture.It has a long history, and in the latter half of the Heian period, as many as 3,000 hole kilns, vases and mountain plates were burned.The ones in the latter half of the Heian period are called "Kotokoname" and are one of the "6 old kilns in Japan" along with Seto, Shigaraki and Echizen.In the Edo period, burnt pottery and Shudei tea ware were made in clay pipes, and in the Meiji era, mechanization progressed by Western European technology, and products such as shochu bottles, […]
What is Japanese Traditional Craftsmanship Edo Glass?
Japanese glass bloomed in Edo.Edo glass feels cooler.Its somehow simple taste comes from the fact that every step of the process is made by craftsmen. What is the appeal of Edo glass? Edo glass refers to the glass products that are handcrafted in Tokyo and other parts of Chiba, inheriting the tradition from the Edo period.The products, which are entirely handcrafted by artisans, are never the same.They come in a variety of colors and designs, but all have the warmth of handmade products. Making Edo glass begins with melting glass at 1400 degrees Celsius to create a syrup-like state (glass seed). There are currently three types of molding. ① Blowing […]
Want to find the perfect Kyusu Japanese teapot for you?
Points to choose from Kyusu Japanese teapots ◎ Choose a sizeIt is said that large is also small, but it does not mean that large is good. If the kyusu is too big, the tea will come out too much and it will be astringent, and if it is too small, you will have to pour it many times, which will make the other party wait. We recommend a size suitable for the number of people brewing. The size of the cup for one person is generally 60 to 100 ml, so it is easy to understand if you consider this as a guide. For 1 person: 100-150 mlFor 2-3 […]
How to make delicious tea to enjoy Japanese tea 10 times in a Kyusu Japanese teapot?!
You who are about to pour hot water into a Kyusu Japanese teapot at once!One moment, please!"How to make tea, the taste changes completely with one!"Here, we will introduce a special way (how to make) to enjoy Japanese tea 10 times. ◎ How to make delicious Japanese teaJapanese Amount of tea leaves, amount of hot water, and temperature of hot water [How to put standard amount (for 2 to 3 people)]Amount of tea leaves ‥‥‥ 5-6g (about 2 tablespoons)Hot water temperature: 70 to 80 degrees (swaying to raise steam)Amount of hot water ‥‥‥ 180cc (60cc per person x 3 people)Leaching time: Approximately 1 minute with the lid on ◎ How […]
Create a fun time with the cool SAKE cup series ♬
The cool SAKE cup series is a cute SAKE cup in which the cherry blossoms react when you add a drink below 17 ° C and turn from white to pink.A special SAKE cup whose color changes with temperature using a special technique. Cherry blossoms and fireworks in full bloom opened with cold sake SAKE cup ♬Luxury SAKE cup where you can see cherry blossoms / fireworks anytime, anywhereThe cool feeling SAKE cup series reproduces the cherry blossoms and fireworks that bloom at temperature in a glass or SAKE cup. What is drawn on the surface of the SAKE cup is a cherry tree that looks like a bud. The […]
What is Tsugaru Vidro SAKE Cup / SAKE Bottle?
Tsugaru Vidro is a handmade SAKE cup / SAKE bottle that allows you to enjoy the beautiful colors of glass.Tsugaru Vidro is a Japanese brand that manufactures SAKE cups / SAKE bottles at a long-established glass studio in Aomori. SAKE cups / SAKE bottles, where you can enjoy beautiful colors and handmade warmth, attract a large number of people.The SAKE cup / SAKE bottle, which has many colorings inspired by the four seasons, is recommended for people who want to enjoy sake with their eyes ♬By arranging Tsugaru Vidro's SAKE cups / SAKE bottles, the table top will look much more fashionable.In addition, the SAKE cup / SAKE bottle set […]
Do you know the points to choose Japanese SAKE bottles / SAKE cups?
Old-fashioned SAKE bottle / SAKE cup From pottery to cool glass SAKE bottle / SAKE cup,Please know what kind of SAKE bottle / SAKE cup you have, such as your favorite tin Chirori (SAKE bottle) or a set with a SAKE cup.Find your favorite SAKE bottle / SAKE cup according to the type of cold sake, hot sake, or sake you want to drink ♬ Check here for SAKE bottles / SAKE cups items♬ Do you know the points to choose Japanese SAKE bottles / SAKE cups? ◎How to choose a SAKE bottle Compared to sake sets such as Inoguchi and Gui-drink, SAKE bottles have a longer time to hold […]
Let's experience "Japanese traditional crafts" that has continued since the Edo period in downtown Tokyo ♬
In Tokyo, there are activities where you can easily experience and observe traditional Tokyo crafts such as Edo Kiriko and Edo wind chimes, where you can experience the craftsmanship and "chic" that have been passed down from the Edo period to the present.Let's try ♬ Let's experience "Japanese traditional crafts" that has continued since the Edo period in downtown Tokyo ♬ In Tokyo, there are activities where you can easily experience and observe traditional Tokyo crafts such as Edo Kiriko and Edo wind chimes, where you can experience the craftsmanship and "chic" that have been passed down from the Edo period to the present.Let's try ♬ ◎Traditional craft Edo wind […]