{"title":"Teapots \u0026 Kyusu","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese teapots and tea sets selected for calm brewing, thoughtful gifting, and daily tea rituals. From kyusu teapots with strainers to boxed porcelain tea sets, these pieces balance function, craftsmanship, and quiet beauty at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arita-sakura-kyusu-teapot","title":"Arita Sakura Kyusu Teapot | Pink Iridescent Porcelain, 400 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soft, ceremonial pink teapot — and on closer inspection, two small pink hearts hidden against the iridescent silver-pearl glaze. One on the spout-tip, one on the handle-end. They're a \"secret detail\" Tasei Kiln puts into every Kōsai-zakura kyusu — visible only when the teapot is actually in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe hidden hearts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kyusu have plain spout-tips and handle-ends. Tasei Kiln deliberately paints a small pink heart at \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e end-faces, set against the iridescent silver-pearl glaze. You don't see them in product photos until you turn the teapot in your hands — they're a quiet love-letter from the maker. The Kōsai-zakura series is particularly popular as a tea-themed wedding gift in Japan for exactly this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Kōsai-zakura\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e虹彩桜 \/ Kōsai-zakura translates as \"iridescent sakura\" or \"rainbow-color cherry blossom.\" It's Tasei Kiln's signature series: a pink-glazed body topped with an iridescent pearl-glazed lid that catches afternoon light like the inside of an oyster shell, finished with a hand-sculpted 3D pink sakura flower as the lid knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 10 visible details on this teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink sakura body glaze — glossy, uniform across body, handle, and spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIridescent pearl-glaze lid — mother-of-pearl crystalline texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D sculpted sakura flower lid knob — 5 petals, yellow stamens, white tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink heart motif on the spout-tip face ❤️\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink heart motif on the handle-end face ❤️\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-handle kyusu form (traditional Japanese green-tea teapot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in tea strainer holes inside the spout connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid pinhole vent (for steam release during brewing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasei Kiln blue cobalt (sometsuke 染付) signature inside the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching signature on the underside of the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 cups of Japanese green tea (sencha, gyokuro, hojicha) per pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-handle form is ergonomic for one-handed pouring at a low table or kitchen counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily use — not a display-only piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are the hearts exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Look at the spout-tip face (where tea pours out) and the handle-end face (where you grip). Two small pink hearts (~5 mm) on each, set against the iridescent silver glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Tasei Kiln confirms both. The painted patterns are kiln-fired into the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the iridescent glaze fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's a kiln-fired overglaze, not a surface application. Treat it as you would any porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sakura lid knob fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3D petals are the most fragile element. Always lift the lid by gripping the rim, not the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a built-in strainer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — small ceramic strainer holes are built into the spout connection. No removable mesh strainer needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487574311142,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7428910462_7o3b.jpg?v=1774622186"},{"product_id":"arita-strawberry-teapot","title":"Arita Strawberry Teapot | Hand-Painted Porcelain Teapot, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring charm and warmth to your tea time with this hand-painted Arita porcelain teapot, decorated with a sweet raised strawberry motif. Crafted in Japan, this compact teapot combines everyday practicality with a playful, collectible design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded body feels soft and approachable, while the built-in tea strainer makes it easy to brew loose-leaf tea for one or two servings. The strawberry design uses a raised decorative technique that gives the surface a gently dimensional look and adds to its handmade appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and individually boxed, this teapot is a thoughtful choice for tea lovers, collectors of Japanese tableware, and anyone who enjoys charming fruit-themed ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577161958,"sku":null,"price":35.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7554840597_36tz.jpg?v=1774622198"},{"product_id":"kutani-plum-blossom-tea-set","title":"Kutani Plum Blossom Tea Set | 400 ml Teapot \u0026 2 Yunomi Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea for two, painted in plum blossoms. This Kutani ware tea set pairs a 400 ml teapot with two yunomi cups — one wrapped in turquoise green (\u003cem\u003eaoume\u003c\/em\u003e, \"green plum\"), one in iron red (\u003cem\u003eakaume\u003c\/em\u003e, \"red plum\") — each blossom reserved in white and finished with delicate red line-work by hand. The set's Japanese name, \u003cem\u003eIkoi-zoroe\u003c\/em\u003e (憩い揃), means \"a set for relaxation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan the plum blossom is the first flower of the year, blooming while snow still falls — a quiet symbol of renewal and perseverance, rendered here in Kutani's confident overglaze brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by a Kutani ware workshop in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cup sizes make this a natural tea-for-two set — morning sencha, an afternoon pause, or evening tea shared. A ready-to-give set in its decorative box for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, and Father's Day. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teapots-tea-sets\"\u003eteapots \u0026amp; tea sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583092966,"sku":"ZK-TEASET-KUTANI-AP7-0524","price":87.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7476842391_di15.jpg?v=1774622220"},{"product_id":"arita-gold-glazed-tea-set","title":"Arita Gold Glazed Tea Set in Wooden Box | Teapot \u0026 2 Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet a refined tea table with this gold-glazed Arita \/ Hasami porcelain tea set from Craft Nanpu — a loop-handle teapot with two sencha cups, presented in a wooden box. The whole set is finished in a solid gold glaze (\u003cem\u003ekindami\u003c\/em\u003e) with a softly hammered, mottled surface that catches the light at every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot holds about 300 ml and has a removable stainless-steel mesh strainer, so it brews loose-leaf green, oolong, or gongfu-style tea cleanly. The two flared cups (about 80 ml each) are sized for slow, shared, two-person tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Craft Nanpu \/ Arita \u0026amp; Hasami ware in Saga and Nagasaki, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is kiln-finished by hand, slight variation in the gold surface is part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583322342,"sku":"ZK-TEASET-NANPU-KINDAMI-KJK10676","price":127.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7479451664_szdp.jpg?v=1774622224"},{"product_id":"arita-indigo-camellia-tea-set","title":"Arita Indigo Camellia Tea Set | Kyusu Teapot 410 ml \u0026 2 Sencha Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eCamellias that bloom through winter, painted on lapis blue. This Arita–Hasami tea set pairs a 410 ml kyusu teapot — with a built-in strainer for loose-leaf brewing — with two sencha cups, each hand-painted with white and red camellias (\u003cem\u003etsubaki\u003c\/em\u003e) on a deep \u003cem\u003eruri\u003c\/em\u003e lapis-blue glaze. The pattern's name, 釉彩椒 \u003cem\u003eYūsai Tsubaki\u003c\/em\u003e, means \"glaze-color camellia.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan the camellia is an auspicious flower: it blooms upright through the harshest weeks of winter, a quiet symbol of endurance and vitality. Each blossom is brushed by hand, so no two sets carry exactly the same flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Arita and Hasami ware from Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete tea-for-two set out of the box — strainer-fitted pot, a pair of cups, and a wooden gift box with the maker's tag — suited to weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, and Father's Day. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/teapots-tea-sets\"\u003eteapots \u0026amp; tea sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583551718,"sku":"ZK-TEASET-NANPU-NP10744","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7428796280_7nvk.jpg?v=1774622223"},{"product_id":"kutani-bird-kyusu-teapot","title":"Kutani Bird Kyusu Teapot with Strainer | Japanese Porcelain, 350 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring color and calm to your tea ritual with this Kutani ware kyusu teapot by Seikō Kiln. Decorated with a gentle mejiro bird motif on a crisp porcelain body, it combines the beauty of Japanese overglaze painting with the practical comfort of an everyday teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 350 ml capacity, this kyusu is suitable for Japanese tea and also works beautifully for black tea or herbal infusions. The included stainless steel strainer makes brewing convenient, while the rounded form and painted design give it a warm decorative presence on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in an individual paper box, this teapot is a thoughtful gift for tea lovers, bird lovers, and collectors of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487583781094,"sku":null,"price":63.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7426065968_s4kp.jpg?v=1774622225"},{"product_id":"arita-hasami-takarazukushi-tea-set-kyusu-2cups","title":"Arita \u0026 Hasami Takarazukushi Tea Set | Kyusu + 2 Cups | Wood Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete three-piece tea set from the Kyushu porcelain corridor — one side-handle \u003cem\u003ekyusu\u003c\/em\u003e teapot and two \u003cem\u003esencha\u003c\/em\u003e cups in lustrous white porcelain (白磁), hand-painted with the classic \u003cstrong\u003e宝尽くし (Takarazukushi, \"Treasures Assembled\")\u003c\/strong\u003e motif: bound scrolls of wisdom, the gourd of long life, the sacred jewel that grants wishes, and a scatter of smaller good-luck symbols across each piece. Presented in a paulownia-style \u003cem\u003ekiribako\u003c\/em\u003e wooden gift box with hand-brushed calligraphic lid label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kyusu (急須) — side-handle teapot, ~280–320 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Sencha cups (煎茶碗) — hot-tea cups, ~120–150 mL each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kiribako wooden gift box with calligraphic lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Printed Arita-yaki heritage card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Takarazukushi\" means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e宝尽くし (Takarazukushi) — literally \"all-the-treasures\" — is a classic Japanese auspicious pattern repertoire dating to the Muromachi\/Edo periods, derived from the Buddhist \u003cem\u003eshippō\u003c\/em\u003e (seven treasures) and Chinese \u003cem\u003ebaobao\u003c\/em\u003e (eight treasures), expanded with native Japanese symbols. Common members include the lucky mallet, sacred jewel, invisibility cloak, scroll of wisdom, cloves, treasure key, weights, money bag, war fan, gourd, and the seven-treasures linked-circle pattern. On this set the visible motifs are stylised — recognisable members include the bound scrolls, the gourd, and the sacred jewel; the rest read as the broader takarazukushi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's hand-painted on this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound scroll motif (巻物) — cobalt blue with red bindings + gold trim — wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHyōtan gourd (瓢箪) — green\/yellow stylised double-gourd with orange cord — long life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacred-jewel teardrop (宝珠) — green\/teal outline with gold rim — wish-granting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow checker paddle (kakuregasa \/ hagoita family) — protection \/ warding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded purple\/yellow ribbon (kobukuro \/ treasure bag) — wealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed striped target-ball finial on the kyusu lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed dice \/ saikoro-like small squares scattered across pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite porcelain body with subtle celadon-cream cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied red iron-oxide rim band on each cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin red foot bands at each cup's base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow square 篦書 (tensho-style) workshop seal on each cup's foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Arita \u0026amp; Hasami ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita ware (有田焼) is Japan's foundational porcelain tradition — Saga Prefecture, founded in the early 1600s after kaolin clay was discovered in Izumi-yama. Hasami ware (波佐見焼) is its immediate neighbour across the prefectural border in Nagasaki, traditionally producing more affordable everyday porcelain bodies but using the same kaolin and the same firing methods. Modern Saga\/Nagasaki workshops often source porcelain bodies from Hasami kilns and apply Arita-tradition overglaze decoration — the supplier records this set under both ware lines, reflecting the cross-prefecture craft network of the Kyushu porcelain corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-round pairing for two people — the kyusu pours ~2 of the matched cups in one go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for green tea (sencha, gyokuro); also usable for Japanese black tea, hojicha, genmaicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLever-grip side handle keeps the pourer's hand cool — single-hand controlled pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily-use scale, presentation-quality finish; gift-ready out of the shipping carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave \/ dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The maker does not state this. Treat as hand-wash hand-painted ware. The gold and silver overglaze is heat- and abrasion-sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two ware-line names (Arita + Hasami)?\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Saga\/Nagasaki workshops often source porcelain bodies from Hasami kilns and apply Arita-tradition overglaze decoration. The supplier records this set under both lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Takarazukushi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 宝尽くし — \"all-the-treasures\" — a Japanese auspicious pattern that scatters symbols of wisdom, longevity, protection, wealth, and authority across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the wooden box gift-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — kiribako (paulownia-style) box with hand-brushed calligraphic lid label. Comes packed in protective shipping cartons but the kiribako itself is presentation-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the exact capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e ~280–320 mL kyusu, ~120–150 mL per cup are the form-class estimates. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47626768187622,"sku":null,"price":47.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8729.webp?v=1777897227"},{"product_id":"bamboo-chasen-matcha-whisk-kazuho","title":"Bamboo Chasen Matcha Whisk | Kazuho, Clear Storage Tube, 10.7 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tool that turns matcha powder into a standing crown of foam. A \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e is the bamboo whisk of the Japanese tea ceremony — dozens of fine tines split from a single piece of bamboo, the outer ring curled inward, the core bundled straight, bound with dark thread. This is a \u003cem\u003ekazuho\u003c\/em\u003e, the standard class that suits everyday \u003cem\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e (thin tea) best, and it arrives in a clear tube that doubles as its keep-case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker's own tip: dip the tines in warm water for a moment before each use — it makes the bamboo supple and far less likely to snap. Whisk in M or I strokes from the wrist until a fine foam stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designed by carpe diem (若兆) \/ bamboo tea tools line in its home market in Japan; produced in China for carpe diem; curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin disclosure: Designed in Japan under the carpe diem brand. Produced in China per the brand's specification. Imported by ZenKiln through the brand's Japanese channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a chawan from our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/gifts-for-tea-lovers\"\u003egifts for tea lovers\u003c\/a\u003e — the simplest entry into the matcha ritual at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764145275110,"sku":"ZK-CHASEN-CARPEDIEM-H16KH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC00018.webp?v=1781279775"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/collections\/teapot.webp?v=1781745216","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-ca\/collections\/teapots-tea-sets.oembed","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}