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Amongst Japan's six ancient kilns (Seto, Shigaraki, Echizen, Tanba, Bizen and Tokoname), Tokoname is said to be the largest and oldest. Today, whereas many teapots are made using molds, these hand-crafted teapots are prime examples of skillful craftsmanship.
Tea brewed in clay teapots is said to have a sweeter, mellower flavor. This fact , coupled with superb craftsmanship and design, makes Tokoname teapots popular with Japanese green tea lovers. Tokoname teapots are recognized as the best of their kind in Japan, just as Yixing teapots are recognized in China.

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Concerning teapot volume: Please allow some tolerance in the volume measurements of our teapots.
Due to space constraints we cannot measure every item as wet teapots have to be left out to dry for some time before being stored. When a large number of teapots arrive at the same time, same models of a similar size are grouped together and
a representative measurement taken. Because of the handcrafted nature of the products, some discrepancies might occur.
Thank you for your understanding.

Our hand-crafted Tokoname teapots selection
(click the picture for detail.)
Items with a mark, come in a wooden box.

The volume of each teapot is measured at full capacity (ie. filled right up to the brim or just under the lid), so it does not correspond to the actual amount of tea you can brew in it.

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The teapot you receive may differ slightly in appearance to the one shown in the photo. 

This is because each piece is individually hand crafted. 

Prices are subject to change without prior notice
For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!

Sekiryu III 215 ml/7.2 fl oz SOLD

Sekiryu III 215 ml/7.2 fl oz

Tousen 235 ml/7.9 fl oz SOLD

Hakuyu

Hakuyu 130 - 140 ml / 4.3 - 4.7 fl.oz

Hakuyu 195 ml / 6.5 fl.oz

Yutaka 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz NEW

Hokuryu 270 ml / 9.1 fl oz

Shoryu 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz SOLD

Shoryu 245-260 ml / 8.2-8.7 fl.oz

Shoryu 325 ml/ 10.9 fl.oz

Shoryu 280, 300 ml / 9.4, 10.1 fl.oz SOLD

Shoryu 405 ml / 13.6 fl.oz NEW

Shoryu 290ml/ 9.8 fl oz

Shoryu 285, 300 ml / 9.6, 10.1 fl oz

Shoryu 325-415 ml/ 10.9-14 fl oz NEW

Shoryu 240 ml/ 8.1 fl oz SOLD

Mizuno Hiroshi 185 ml / 6.2 fl oz SOLD

Mizuno Hiroshi(Larger) 275 - 330 ml / 9.2 - 11.1 fl.oz SOLD

Mizuno Hiroshi 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz SOLD

Mizuno Hiroshi 600-640 ml / 20.2 - 21.6 fl.oz SOLD

Tomoharu 220 ml / 6.7 fl.oz

Shukei 540 ml / 18.2 fl.oz SOLD

Shukei 280 ml / 9.4 fl oz

Shukei 360 ml / 12.1 fl.oz

Shukei 215 ml / 7.2 fl.oz

Gisui 230 ml / 7.7 fl oz

Gisui 180 ml / 6 fl.oz NEW

Sekiryu 140 ml / 4.7 fl.oz SOLD

Tomohiro 275, 285 ml / 9.2, 9.6 fl oz SOLD

Tomohiro 210 ml / 9.1 fl oz

Tomohiro 170 ml/ 5.7 fl.oz SOLD

Japanese pottery - Tokoname teapots by Gyokko

Gyokko 110, 135 ml / 3.7, 4.5 fl oz

Gyokko 355 ml / 12 fl oz

Gyokko 635 ml / 21.4 fl.oz

Houryu 360 ml / 12.1 fl oz

Kenji 410 ml / 13.8 fl oz SOLD

Kenji 450 ml / 15.2 fl oz

Kenji 380 -445 ml / 12.8- 15 fl.oz

Kenji 265 ml/ 8.9 fl.oz

Kenji 265 ml / 8.9 fl.oz

Kenji 120-135 ml / 4 - 4.5 fl oz

Kenji 275 - 295 ml / 9.2 - 9.9 fl.oz SOLD

Tokuta 255 ml / 8.6 fl.oz SOLD

Tokuta 320,335 ml/10.8,11.3 fl oz

Tokuta 70-80 ml/2.3-2.7 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo 300, 335 ml / 10.1, 11.3 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo 285 ml / 9.6 fl oz SOLD

Maekawa Junzo 330 ml / 11.1 fl.oz SOLD

Maekawa Junzo 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz NEW

Maekawa Junzo 90-100 ml / 3-3.3 fl.oz NEW

Maekawa Junzo 130 ml / 4.3 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo 185 ml / 6.2 fl.oz SOLD

Maekawa Junzo 330 ml / 11.1 fl oz

Maekawa Junzo 320 ml / 10.8 fl oz NEW

Maekawa Junzo 145 ml / 4.9 fl oz SOLD

Maekawa Junzo (small) 35 - 40 ml / 1.1 - 1.3 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo (small) 60 ml - 65 ml / 2 oz - 2.1 fl.oz

Yokei 290 ml / 9.8 fl oz

Yokei 295 ml / 9.9 fl oz

Hokujo 405 ml / 13.6 fl oz

Hokujo 115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz

Hokujo 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Hokujo 290 ml / 9.8 fl.oz

Hokujo 285 ml / 9.6 fl.oz

Hokujo 35 ml / 1.18 fl.oz

Hokujo 40 ml/ 1.3 fl.oz

Hokujo 195 ml / 6.5 fl oz

Hokujo 340 ml / 11.4 fl oz SOLD

Kohokujo 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz

Kohokujo 145 ml / 4.9 fl.oz

Kohokujo 115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz

Kohokujo 105 ml / 3.5 fl.oz

Kohokujo 115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz

Teruyuki 285 ml / 9.6 fl.oz

Teruyuki 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz SOLD

Teruyuki 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz SOLD

Teruyuki 180 ml / 6 fl.oz

Yoshiki 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

Yoshiki 60 ml / 2 fl.oz

Fugetsu 195 ml / 6.5 fl.oz

Fugetsu 190 ml / 6.4 fl.oz

Fugetsu 270,295 ml/ 9.1,9.9 fl.oz

Fugetsu 260 ml/ 8.7 fl oz

Fugetsu 265 ml / 8.9 fl.oz SOLD

Tokoname shudei kyusu teapot set by Fugetsu

Fugetsu 290 ml / 9.8 fl.oz

Jinshu 290 ml / 9.8 fl.oz

Jinshu 90 ml / 3 fl.oz

Jinshu 245 ml / 8.2 fl oz

Yusen 375 - 410 ml / 12.6 - 13.8 fl oz

Yusen 320,350 ml/10.8,11.8 fl oz

Yusen 360,400 ml/12.1,13.5 fl oz

Yusen 300 -335 ml / 10.1 - 11.3 fl.oz

Seiho 285 ml / 9.6 fl.oz

Seiho 190 ml / 6.4 fl oz

Seiho 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Seiho 245, 250 ml / 8.2, 8.4 fl.oz

Seiho 245-290 ml / 8.2-9.8 fl.oz

Seiho 280 ml / 9.4 fl.oz NEW

Seiho 300-360 ml / 10.1-12.1 fl.oz

Seiho 290 ml / 9.8 fl.oz

Seiho 220 ml - 245 ml / 7.4 - 8.2 fl. oz

Seiho 250-320 ml /8.4-10.8 fl oz

Seiho 280 ml / 9.4 fl oz

Seiho 345 ml / 11.6 fl oz

Seiho 280, 290 ml / 9.4, 9.8 fl oz

Seiho 120 ml / 4 fl.oz

Seiho 325 ml / 10.9 fl oz SOLD

Seiho 365 ml / 12.3 fl.oz

Setsudo 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz SOLD

Setsugetsu 160 ml / 5.4 fl.oz SOLD

Japanese pottery - Tokonameyaki teapot by Shunen II

Shunen 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz NEW

Shunen 265 ml / 8.9 fl.oz

Shunen 270 ml / 9.1 fl oz

Shunen 250 ml / 8.4 fl oz

Shunen 255 ml / 8.6 fl.oz

Shunen 280 ml / 9.4 fl.oz

Shunen 260 ml / 8.7 fl.oz SOLD

Shunen 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

Japanese pottery - Tokonameyaki sencha cup by Shunen II

Shunen 70 - 75 ml / 2.3 - 2.5 fl.oz

Tanikawa Jin 40 ml / 1.35 fl.oz

Tanikawa Jin 140 ml / 4.7 fl. oz

Konishi Yohei 145 ml / 4.9 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 200 ml / 6.7 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 410 ml / 13.8 fl oz

Konishi Hiroo 230 ml / 7.7 fl.oz

Konishi Hiroo 150 ml / 5 fl.oz

Japanese pottery Tokoname teapot by Yamada Jozan IV

Jozan IV 515 ml / 17.4 fl.oz

Jozan IV 175 ml / 5.6 fl.oz

Jozan IV 210 ml / 7.1 fl oz

Wood-fired teapots --->

Compared to other Tokoname teapots, the lids of wood-fired teapots tend to have a looser fit．This　does　not　affect their　function　if　used　in　the　usual　way　of　pressing　the　knob　down　with　the　forefinger　when　pouring　tea.

Shukei 360 ml / 12.1 fl.oz SOLD

Konishi Hiroo 210 ml / 7.1 fl oz SOLD

Konishi Hiroo 180 ml / 6 fl oz SOLD

Konishi Yohei 220 ml / 7.4 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 135 ml / 4.5 fl oz SOLD

Konishi Yohei 250 ml / 8.4 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 205 ml / 6.9 oz

Konishi Yohei 205 ml / 6.9 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

Konishi Yohei 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz

Konishi Yohei 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz

Jozan IV 470 ml / 15.8 fl.oz

Jozan IV 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 90 ml / 3 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 140 ml / 4.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 170 ml / 5.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 60 ml / 2 fl.oz

Yamada Sou Profile

Brewing Temperature and time of Japanese green tea by type
Matcha	176 F. (80C)	-
Sencha	158-167 F. (70-75 C)	45 - 60 sec.
Gyokuro	140 F.　（60C).	90 - 120 sec.
Hojicha, bancha , genmaicha	Boiling water	30 sec.

For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!

Stainless Steel Tea caddy / Canister SOLD OUT

Stainless Steel Tea caddy / Canister

For more info. on Japanese teapots, please refer to:

How to choose a teapot

All you need to know about Japanese teapots

How quality Tokoname teapots are handcrafted at Hokujo

Tokoname craftsman Shun-en's engraving

How to select your Japanese teacups

Tokoname ceramic mesh filter　"Sasame"

Pre-treatment of teapots

A new lease of life for old tea

Visiting Konishi Yohei June 2009 (Click here to see some pictures!)

Visiting Konishi Yohei June 2012 (Click here to see some pictures!)

Visiting Konishi Yohei July 2013 (Click here to see some pictures!)

Caring for your Tokoname teapots

Use Tokoname teapots just as you would use porcelain teapots.
Rinse the inside with hot water after each use in order to eliminate the possibility of tea stains. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth and leave to dry naturally, right side up with the lid off. *Never place the pot onto direct fire.
Wiping with a soft, dry cloth gives a lustrous sheen to the pot and makes it even more pleasing to the eye. *Do not wipe inside the teapots.

Tokoname is a small city, situated in central Japan (right next to the newly built Centrair airport). Most of the houses in the historical area were traditionally painted black, so that they did not show the dirt from kiln fumes. It is said that Tokoname people did not realize that sparrows weren't black until they went to the next town and saw their true color. Nowadays, the black fumes which used to envelop the town are no longer evident., but the atmosphere and character of Tokoname's heyday lives on.

*Photos left to right - general view of Tokoname city, traditional workshop, walls made of clay pipes and pots bordering slope paved with pottery pieces.