Yixing Hanabori Yellow Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Mini Teapot

Yixing Hanabori Yellow Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Mini TeapotHandcrafted from premium Yixing clay and Tokoname yaki ceramic, this small Japanese teapot is ideal for brewing loose leaf green tea with precision and care. The exterior features a beautifully engraved Hanabori (floral carving) design, showcasing delicate, hand carved floral patterns that reflect the elegance of Japanese aesthetics. This intricate detailing not only adds visual charm but also speaks to the artisans craftsmanship behind every piece.

Handcrafted from premium Yixing clay and Tokoname-yaki ceramic, this small Japanese teapot is ideal for brewing loose leaf green tea with precision and care. The exterior features a beautifully engraved Hanabori (floral carving) design, showcasing delicate, hand-carved floral patterns that reflect the elegance of Japanese aesthetics. This intricate detailing not only adds visual charm but also speaks to the artisan’s craftsmanship behind every piece.

Functionality is equally refined: the teapot includes a built-in fine mesh strainer that prevents tea leaves from escaping while pouring. Unlike standard strainers, this design ensures consistent filtration regardless of how the tea leaves move inside the kyusu—providing a smooth, uninterrupted pour every time.

Compact yet elegant, this Japanese mini Kyusu teapot is perfect for solo tea sessions or as a unique gift for tea lovers who appreciate authentic, handcrafted teaware.

In Japan, Yixing teapots were imported from the Muromachi period (1336-1573), which continued until the Meiji period (1868-1912) During the Edo period (1603-1867), the Yokote teapot came to be made. The Yokote teapots in circulation today were made after the Edo period. Later, they became the mainstream of Japanese tea containers and came to be called kyusu (teapot). Tokoname is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, a city of pottery steeped in history with a history over 1000 years.

Tokoname-yaki 常滑焼 is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, a city of pottery steeped in history with a history of over 1000 years. Tokoname-ware is a form of ceramic pottery that is produced in the area around the city of Tokoname in Aichi prefecture. This traditional craft comes from one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. 

Kyusu (急須) are traditional Japanese teapots mainly made of fired volcanic clay of very high quality. The word "Kyusu" simply means teapot, even though in common usage Kyusu usually does refer to a teapot with a side handle.

Dimension: 5.5"(L) x 2.25"(H)
Capacity: 4.7oz / 138ml | Strainer Built In
Origin: Japan
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