Shouhou Kiln M242: Tokoname Kyusu Tea Pot (190 cc) 常滑 昭萠黒泥小丸あられ 急須Material: Ceramic Diameter: 10 cm, Height: 8 cm, Handle: 5. 5 cm Volume: 190ml(80% full) Strainer: Ceramic mesh (the mesh in the picture is a sample from another tea pot) Tradition: Tokoname yaki Region: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan This product has been tested to be free of lead and cadmium contamination. Do not use in microwave or dishwasher. Hand wash to clean.

bottled water products often have the hardness of the water listed in small print on the back label along with the pH balance

one of the six oldest studios in the Tokoname ceramic production region

it should have a balanced level of umami

Harvest: Mid-May harvest

Sicklepod (seeds)

Note: Grown without use of pesticides / synthetic fertilizers

Just like matcha powder and hojicha powder

This beautiful piece is crafted from white bamboo

Region: Tenryu

Use a spoon to scoop 1 heaping of powder (about half a gram) for every 100-150 ml of hot water

including green-roasting using an old-style drying machine

you will see some cafes serve it as hojicha latte drinks