Yuzamashi Tokoname (280 mL) Yame

Yuzamashi Tokoname (280 mL) YameYuzamashi is a Japanese water cooling pitcher or water cooler. It is used to lower the temperature of hot water for steeping teas, especially for high end sencha and gyokuro. This traditional black clay ceramic yuzamashi is Tokoname ware from Aichi prefecture. Tokoname ware is made of fine grained clay containing a high amount of iron and so will provide iron content in water for making tea. This is an unglazed ceramic with smooth polished texture and

It is less astringent than most sencha teas

Removable cap and filter

Okumidori (blend)

A bit of a ginger kick balanced with the rich flavour and mild sweetness of the special Japanese black tea

Local bamboo from Nara Prefecture

along with the number and design of the strands is particularly helpful in dry climates

White bamboo

Sakimidori (blend)

Great with teas that have bigger leaves such as kyo bancha

Carefully grown in special rich soil

To make hot tea

Goes well with the Yuzamashi Tokoname - Takasuke and Yunomi Senchawan Teacup Tokoname (60 mL)