Takasuke Kiln (Y117) 高資陶苑: Tokoname Kyusu Tea Pot, Black, Urigata Ceramic Mesh Strainer 300 mlThis small kyusu tea pot is made for steeping high grade sencha, kabusecha, or gyokuro in small amounts. A designated official tea pot of the Japanese Tea Instructors Association Volume 300 ml Tradition: Tokoname yaki Strainer: Ceramic mesh Artist Profile: Hiroshi Kita 1958 Born as the first son to the Takasuke Kiln 1981 Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics School 1982 Graduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Industrial Center Porcelain Course 1982

adding to the genmaicha notes of matcha flavor

First steeping for umami flavor: Tea: 5g

250cc (full cup)

Perhaps you are familiar with matcha powder which is made from shaded leaves for extra umami flavor

Harvest: Early May (88th day from the start of spring on the lunar calendar)

Resteep 2-3 times

A designated official teaware of the Japanese Tea Instructor’s Association

or 1-2 weeks for Premium

and they are non-refundable

2017 at 6:47am PDT

I didn't start making pots until 2002 when I met veteran Karatsu potter Tsuruta Yoshihisa who mentored me in the Karatsu tradition

or “Green Pine”