Teaware
Our wide range of original tea accessories sourced directly from the best manufacturers in Japan.
Kyusu
Traditional Japanese side-handled Kyusu teapots from everyday companions to rare collector items handcrafted at leading Tokoname, Banko and Kiyomizu Yaki studios. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes for various kinds of Japanese tea.
Kyusu Masterpieces
Exquisite kyusu masterpieces handcrafted by Japan's most renowned Tokoname and Banko-yaki artists.
Vintage Kyusu Teapots
Rare vintage Banko- and Tokoname-yaki teapots from Japan with quaint designs that are sure to delight Kyusu collectors and curio lovers alike.
Tetsu-Kyusu
The iconic Japanese Tetsu-Kyusu is a cast iron teapot with an enamelled interior and removable stainless steel strainer. All our Tetsu-Kyusu are handcrafted at leading foundries in Iwate: the origin of Nanbu Tekki ironware.
Mizudashi - Cold Brew
Mizudashi, or cold brewing, produces a sweeter, more nuanced cup of tea, bringing out the rich flavours of the leaves without any bitterness. These borosilicate glass flasks by Hario with built-in strainer are specially designed for cold brewing in the refrigerator without any fuss. Perfect for green teas as well as fruit and herbal infusions, oolong and white teas.
Shiboridashi & Hohin
Specialist handleless teapots to fully release the aroma and flavour of the finest Japanese green teas – particularly Gyokuro and Kabusecha. Descended from the Chinese Gaiwan, these palm-sized vessels are designed for slow brewing at low temperatures and come in a variety of unglazed clays as well as porcelain.
Dobin
The Dobin, literally "clay pot", is a large Japanese teapot that typically has a top handle made of bamboo, wood or rattan, and is ideal for brewing larger quantities of tea when serving several guests.
Teacups
From palm-sized Kumidashi to hand-warming Yunomi, our traditional Japanese teacups and sets range from everyday companions to rare collector items.
Tea Caddies
Japanese tea caddies, or Chazutsu, are a functional as well as stylish accessory for storing teas to preserve their aroma and freshness for longer. Available in a variety of materials, sizes and styles, the Chazutsu is suitable for storing all kinds of tea and is a must-have for Senchadō tea ceremonies. Each caddy displays the approximate weight of loose leaf Sencha it can hold.
Kettles - Tetsubin
Traditional Tetsubin kettles for boiling water for tea, handcrafted at leading Nanbu Tekki foundries in Iwate: the centre of Japanese cast ironwork. Uncoated on the inside, the iron helps to mineralise and soften the water for a richer and sweeter brew.
Saji - Spoons
High-quality wooden teaspoons for measuring out and transferring tea leaves into the teapot.
Trays
Elegantly transport and present fine teas and teaware with a traditional Japanese Obon tea tray – perfect when entertaining guests.
Saucers
Traditional Japanese wooden saucers for supporting Kumidashi teacups, particularly within the Senchadō leaf tea ceremony. Hand-turned and -lacquered in the classic Yamanaka Shikki style.
Yuzamashi - Coolers
Literally "hot water cooler" the Yuzamashi pitcher is used to lower the temperature of boiled water before preparing delicate Japanese green teas, namely Gyokuro, Kabusecha and Sencha, in order to minimise bitterness and fully bring out their sweetness. Available in a variety of styles and colours to match your Kyusu teapot.
Chakoboshi
Chakoboshi are traditional Japanese slop bowls for collecting excess water, tea and brewed leaves, which are neatly kept out of sight beneath a lid. Perfect for Senchadō leaf tea ceremonies and when brewing numerous rounds of tea.
Matcha Accessories
Make the most of your Matcha with the right tools: from essential Chawan bowls and bamboo Chasen whisks, to ceremonial Natsume caddies and Fukusa silk cloths – find your way of tea here now.
Yixing Teapots
The Yixing teapot is made of clay from near the town of Yixing in the eastern province of Jiangsu, China. The unglazed porous clay, also known as Zisha (紫砂 "purple clay"), has excellent heat retaining properties, making Yixing teapots the best brewing vessels for Chinese black, Oolong and Pu Erh teas. Here we offer a variety of popular shapes and styles that are perfect for use in Gongfu tea ceremonies.
Chaozhou Teapots
Made of red clay from the Phoenix Mountains of Chaozhou in Guangdong province, Chaozhou teapots can be even more porous than Yixing teapots, and tend to be smaller with thinner walls. Naturally, these teapots pair perfectly with Phoenix Mountain Dan Cong Oolongs as well as other lightly roasted teas.
Porcelain Teapots
Versatile porcelain teapots for brewing all kinds of Chinese tea, particularly aged and dark teas including oolong, pu-erh and black teas. The glazed ceramic is easy to clean and does not absorb any flavours or aromas, making these teapots perfect for everyday use as well as tasting and comparing teas.
Nixing Teapots
Nixing pottery from Qinzhou, Guangxi province, in southern China, has a history going back 1300 years. Made of a mixture of clays from the banks of the Qinjiang river, Nixing wares are typically baked unglazed at high temperatures to a characteristic deep brown colour and then polished to reveal an incredibly smooth surface. Teapots made of Nixing clay are slightly porous, but less so than Yixing ones, and may be used to brew all kinds of Chinese tea.
Gaiwan
A must-have for all Chinese tea lovers, the classic porcelain Gaiwan (lit. 'lidded bowl') is the brewing vessel of choice for long leaf teas like Oolong, Pu Erh, White and Green teas. Gaiwan make for exceptionally fragrant infusions owing to their curved shape and open design that amplifies the aroma.
Chinese teacups
Taste all the subtle flavours of fine Chinese teas across multiple infusions with small Pin Ming Bei "tasting teacups" in a variety of traditional styles – perfect for Gongfu style brewing and enjoying all kinds of Chinese tea. For serving larger quantities as well as for bowl brewing, take a look at our exclusive Petr Novak tea bowls and sets.
Cha Chuan - Tea Trays
Classic and modern Cha Chuan (茶船; tea boat), used to catch small spillages or to collect larger quantities of water and rinsed tea when performing Gongfu Cha ceremonies with wet brewing methods.
Cha Hai - Pitchers
Cha Hai or Gong Dao Bei "fairness cups" are small glass or ceramic pitchers commonly used in the Chinese Gong Fu tea ceremony to evenly distribute freshly brewed tea of equal strength among guests.
Jian Shui - Basins
Beautiful, stylish slop basins for collecting discarded water, tea and leaves when brewing Gongfu style.
Cha Guan - Tea Caddies
Ästhetische Gefäße zur Aufbewahrung und Reifung feinaromatischer Tees inspiriert von den klassischen, chinesischen Teeurnen der Ming und Qing Dynastie.
PU-ERH NEEDLES
Tea pick made from stainless steel with an elegant rosewood handle and screw cap for safe storage. Indispensable for gently breaking apart tea cakes and bricks, particularly pu-erh and mature white teas.
Tea Caddies
Specially custom-made for us in Japan, our Yoshi en tea caddies fuse ultra-modern precision-processing with traditional handicrafts. Inspired by Urushi lacquerware, these caddies come complete with a tightly fitted aroma-sealing inner lid.
Fellow Kettles
Sleek and stylish kettles by Fellow in a selection of electrical and stovetop models – including the iconic gooseneck Stagg for unmatched precision pouring. Each stainless steel design has a built-in thermometer to ensure water is boiled to the optimal temperature for the perfect brew every time.
Thermometers
High-quality glass and digital thermometers to ensure your tea is brewed at exactly the right temperature.
Strainers
High-quality fine mesh stainless steel spoon and basket strainers for brewing loose leaf teas and herbal infusions in cups or teapots.
Thermos Flasks
These stylish stainless steel Kinto Travel Tumblers will keep your tea hot in the winter and cool in the summer. The vacuum-insulated, double wall design is topped with a smart 360° sipping lid, which can also double as an integrated strainer to contain tea leaves or ice cubes when drinking or pouring.
Water Purification
Optimise your drinking water for a softer, sweeter brew with cast iron and charcoal water purifiers that remove chlorine, reduce lime and release valuable ions.
Degrenne Teapots
A design classic, since 1953 the iconic Salam teapot by Degrenne Paris has been keeping tea hot for up to an hour thanks to its special felt-lined stainless steel lid-cum-tea-cosy. Perfect for brewing black and herbal teas.
Glass Teaware
Classic glass teapots and cold brew flasks made from high quality heat- and cold-resistant borosilicate glass, perfect for enjoying all types of tea.
