Tokoname-yaki teapot | IROIRO 02/03 - JINSUI -

he Highest Quality Teapot from Tokoname

The maker of iroiro teapots is Jinsui from Tokoname. Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture is known as Japan's premier teapot production area, and Jinsui handles the most teapots within this top region. Naturally, through repetition, their techniques have been refined, enabling them to maintain efficiency while creating high-quality products. "JINSUI" is a teapot brand filled with dedication, created by the highly skilled Jinsui.

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Easy Teatime with Integrated Tea Strainer

Many people feel that washing the tea strainer is troublesome when drinking tea with a teapot. JINSUI's teapots allow you to pour tea without using a metal strainer, as the strainer part is integrated with the body as a "Ceramesh," making maintenance easy. Furthermore, because of the integrated strainer, tea leaves can open up evenly and beautifully in the wide space inside the teapot, extracting components without waste. Without metallic odors or off-flavors, you can enjoy the true taste of tea.

Removing Tea's Impurities for a Smoother Taste

The Tokoname ware clay used in iroiro has the property of removing impurities contained in water, and absorbs the astringency in tea. Therefore, it is said to have the effect of making tea taste smoother.

Another reason why tea from Tokoname ware teapots is considered delicious is "lid fitting." "Lid fitting" is a manufacturing process where the lid and body are ground together to make them adhere closely. Through this special technique, craftsmen ensure that the lid and body fit perfectly. Therefore, if the combination changes, they won't match, and it would no longer be "Tokoname ware." This process increases the airtightness inside the teapot, allowing the tea leaves to steep sufficiently, resulting in a delicious, aromatic, and wonderful teatime.

Shape and Colors That Match Stylish Atmospheres

Tokoname ware traditionally uses red clay called "shudei" as its raw material, characteristically resulting in a vermilion finish. JINSUI has retained the good points of Tokoname ware while adding design elements without focusing on vermilion. The cylindrical shape of the teapot is stylish, slightly different from traditional Japanese-style teapots. It blends into modern dining tables, so it's also recommended for those who want to enjoy tea casually.

In the craftsman's world, the time spent enjoying tea is called "tokiwasure" (forgetting time). Forgetting time, and then remembering it. This is JINSUI's teapot for enjoying such special "time." The shape is designed to match contemporary table settings. It's also perfect as a gift for those who prefer simple things. The teapot becomes one-of-a-kind through the lid-fitting process: "the lid and body, two pieces becoming one." With such meaning, we also recommend selecting it as a wedding gift.

■ Size 

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Size: W approximately 185mm × D approximately 155mm × H approximately 85mm
Capacity: 460ml

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Size: W approximately 185mm × D approximately 170mm × H approximately 110mm
Capacity: 700ml

■ Material

Ceramic

■ Maintenance Method

1. After using the teapot, wash it with water and thoroughly wipe away any moisture.
2. Additionally, let the teapot dry in a well-ventilated place with the lid removed.

■ Precautions

Some products may have scratches on the lid handle part, but these marks are created during the lid-fitting process. This is evidence of the handcrafting of Tokoname ware, so please be aware of this in advance.

• We recommend washing by hand with water
• Chemical detergents and automatic dishwashers are strictly prohibited
• Metal sponges (scrubbers) are strictly prohibited
• Direct flame is strictly prohibited
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