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Tokoname pottery is less porous than Yixing clay and does not require extensive seasoning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: about 220 ml (7.4 oz) full, 160 ml (5.4 oz) at 80 percent fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay: kokudei (black clay), unglazed inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Kutani overglaze, hand-painted cherry blossoms, gold arabesque and blue aochibu dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: ceramic mesh (ceramesh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Gyokko (Umehara Hirotaka), painted by Tamura Tsugimori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade and hand-painted, so it may vary slightly in appearance from the photo. 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Kyusu are typically smaller than Western teapots, sized for multiple short infusions rather than a single large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyusu features a built-in ceramic mesh filter (ceramesh) that strains fine tea leaves well while maintaining good water flow, eliminating the need for basket strainers that can restrict leaf expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small kyusu is sized for one, maybe two if you're using small cups. Its round body is thrown on the wheel in red shudei clay, and the outside is finished in matsukawa, a texture named for its resemblance to pine bark. The clay is fired without glaze, and the firing can leave soft brown kiln marks that differ a little from pot to pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by hand at Gyokko kiln in Tokoname by Umehara Hirotaka, the kiln's second-generation potter and a certified Traditional Craftsman. It holds about 150 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, fill the kyusu with warm water (140-175°F) and let it sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Empty and rinse. For daily cleaning, use warm water only and avoid detergent. If needed, gently clean the ceramic mesh filter with a soft brush, being careful not to damage the mesh. After washing, pour out any remaining water from the spout and body, then store with the lid off until completely dry. Tokoname pottery is less porous than Yixing clay and does not require extensive seasoning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: about 150 ml (5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: about 11.5 cm (handle to front) x 10 cm, 8 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay: shudei (red clay), unglazed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: matsukawa (pine bark texture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter: ceramic mesh (ceramesh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Gyokko (Umehara Hirotaka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade, so it may vary slightly in appearance from the photo. 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