Sasame Kyusu Kosuke Shudei Small Round

Regular price Dhs. 218.00

Capacity :

210ml

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Description

Handcrafted in Tokoname, Japan's oldest kiln city, from the region's iconic iron-rich Shudei red clay, the Sasame Kyusu Kosuke is a teapot that does far more than brew. Its unglazed interior allows the clay's natural mineral properties to interact directly with your tea, softening astringency and revealing a depth of flavour that no glazed vessel can replicate. Each piece is handpicked by AICHA directly from master artisans in Tokoname, chosen for exceptional craft, authenticity, and the rare ability to elevate every cup. At 210ml, this is precision brewing: intimate, deliberate, extraordinary.

Sasame Kyusu Kosuke Shudei Small Round - 210ml

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Dhs. 218.00

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Features

Authentic Tokoname Kyusu, side-handle design in the traditional maru-gata (round) form
Handcrafted from Shudei clay, Tokoname's signature iron-rich red clay from Japan's oldest kiln city
Unglazed interior that allows direct clay-to-tea interaction, naturally mellowing astringency and enhancing flavour
Built-in Sasame ceramic filter, a wide-body strainer for a smooth, fast, clog-free pour with zero metallic contact
Ergonomic side handle with balanced weight and refined grip for effortless, controlled pouring
Handpicked by AICHA directly from master artisans in Tokoname, Japan

Specifications

Material: Shudei clay (朱泥), natural iron-rich red clay
Capacity: 210ml
Filter: Sasame, built-in ceramic strainer
Form: Maru-gata (Round)
Finish: Unglazed interior, smooth matte exterior
Origin: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Best For: Sencha, Gyokuro

Care Instructions

Rinse gently with warm water before first use
Never use soap, detergent or abrasive materials as the unglazed Shudei clay is porous and will absorb them
Hand wash only, no dishwasher
After each use, empty the leaves, rinse with warm water, and allow to air dry completely with the lid off

ARTISAN TEA CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every piece in AICHA's ceramics collection begins not at the wheel, but in the earth of Tokoname, Japan's oldest kiln city, with a pottery tradition stretching back to the 12th century. Nestled in the Chita Peninsula of Aichi Prefecture, Tokoname's master artisans have spent generations perfecting the art of shaping mineral-rich local clay into vessels of quiet, functional beauty. AICHA handpicks each piece directly from these artisans, not for volume, but for the rare excellence that only generational craft produces. The finest tea, brewed in the finest vessel. That is the only standard we accept.

THE TOKONAME PHILOSOPHY: FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

In Tokoname, beauty and purpose have never been in conflict. Every piece that leaves a master artisan's hands is governed by one discipline: form must serve function without compromise. The weight must balance. The proportions must feel deliberate. The finish must enhance the brew, not merely please the eye. For those in Dubai and across the UAE who seek teaware of genuine substance and not just aesthetic appeal, this is the philosophy that sets AICHA's Tokoname collection apart.

MINDFUL MOMENTS OF CALM

The Japanese tea ritual has endured for over a thousand years for one reason. It demands your full presence. To warm the vessel, measure the leaves, watch the first pour. Each piece in AICHA's ceramics collection is crafted for exactly this quality of attention. In the rhythm of Dubai's daily life, these are not objects you simply own. They are rituals you return to, one deliberate, unhurried cup at a time.

PREMIUM CLAY AND TEXTURE DETAILS

Tokoname clay is defined not by its colour, but by its composition. Whether fired to Shudei's deep vermillion or Kokudei's rich black, the unglazed interior carries the same fundamental truth: mineral-rich, naturally porous, and responsive to every brew. With use, the clay seasons gradually, absorbing the character of the teas it holds and becoming, over time, a vessel entirely your own. No two pieces leave the kiln identical. That variation is not a flaw. It is the signature of authentic handcraft.

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