Hokuryu

Artist : Tatsuo Umehara
Material : Tokoname clay
Area : Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

Tokoname ware, one of Japan’s Six Old Kilns, traces its origins back to the late Heian period. The red clay teapot, made by bringing out the iron content in the local clay to create a distinctive reddish hue, has become a symbol of Tokoname ware.

The third-generation Hokuryu artisan, Tatsuo Umehara, is a promising young talent carrying the future of Tokoname pottery. The round teapot, designed to enhance the jumping of tea leaves through heat convection, is ideal for brewing tea at high temperatures, such as black tea, hojicha, or bancha.

Combining lightness, ease of use, and a tight-fitting lid, the teapot also features a finely crafted ceramic mesh strainer, made by Tokoname artisans, for superior filtration. Perfect for both hospitality and moments of personal relaxation, this versatile teapot will fill your tea time with joy and smiles.