Ume Yuzamashi, Japanese Hot Water Cooler

The Ume Yuzamashi is a hand-painted hot water cooler crafted in Tokoname, one of Japan's most celebrated kiln towns. Its matte black clay body features a delicate cascading ume (plum blossom) motif — a beautiful and functional addition to any tea practice. Temperature is everything in Japanese tea. Simply pour boiling water into the yuzamashi to cool it to your ideal brewing temperature: Gyokuro: ~50°C Sencha & Matcha: 70–80°C Hojicha & Oolong: 90°C+ Each piece is individually hand-painted in Tokoname, Japan, meaning no two are exactly alike — a true mark of authentic Japanese craft. Details Origin: Tokoname, Japan Capacity: 270 ml (approx.) Material: Tokoname clay Minor variations in shape, colour, and capacity are natural and expected in handmade pieces.