Red Blue Mishima Kokudei Tokoname Teapot - 260ml

This expertly crafted hira-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made from kokudei (黒泥) clay, which has the same properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥) but is fired in reduction producing a deep black. The pot is decorated with red and blue slip and further ornamented with an inka (印花 - stamped flowers) pattern with a white slip inlay that descends from Korean mishima (三島) wares. A testament to Isobe's incredible craftsmanship, this kyusu is incredibly light for its size. This kyusu's wider, flatter shape helps extract umami from high-grade sencha and gyokuro by providing space for the leaves to unfurl even with little water. It boasts a wide top opening so you can watch the leaves unfurl as they steep and clean them out more easily. Its built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging.