{"product_id":"teapots_yakishime","title":"Small teapot -Yakishime by Chubin Kiln ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05647.jpg?v=1772952517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYaki-Shime Firing that Enhances the Flavor of Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapots of Chubin Kiln are finished using the traditional \u003cem\u003eyaki-shime\u003c\/em\u003e technique, fired without glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen clay is fired at high temperatures, tiny pores form in the ceramic body. It is often said that these pores help soften the bitterness of tea and bring out a smoother flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural, unglazed surface and calm earthy tones are part of the charm of this traditional Japanese pottery technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05614-2.jpg?v=1772952517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Refined Form that Highlights the Character of Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is intentionally simple, allowing the natural landscape of the clay to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle color variations and textures appear during firing, giving each piece a slightly different expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe understated and balanced form fits naturally into everyday tea moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05617.jpg?v=1772952517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy Tea with Care, Every Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for brewing Japanese teas such as sencha, gyokuro, or hojicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith continued use, the surface of the yaki-shime clay gradually develops a deeper character and becomes more familiar in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tea vessel that encourages the simple pleasure of preparing tea with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05611-2.jpg?v=1772952517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOwner's Comment\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA gyokuro hōhin teapot featuring the rustic texture unique to yaki-shime pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFired at high temperature without glaze, the clay reveals calm natural tones and subtle surface variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen brewing gyokuro or high-quality sencha slowly with a small amount of water, the umami and aroma seem to emerge gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA tea vessel well suited for quiet moments of enjoying fine Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.owner-comment-box{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  padding:20px;\n  border:1px solid #ddd;\n  background-color:#F3F3F3;\n  border-radius:10px;\n  margin-top:24px;\n}\n.owner-illustration{\n  margin-right:20px;\n}\n.owner-illustration img{\n  width:108px;\n  height:108px;\n  border-radius:50%;\n}\n.owner-info{\n  flex:1;\n}\n.owner-name{\n  font-size:1.2em;\n  color:#333;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  margin:0;\n}\n.owner-comment{\n  font-size:1em;\n  color:#333;\n  line-height:1.5;\n  margin-top:10px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use","offer_id":52368535519551,"sku":"teapotS_yakishime","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Simple Gifts","offer_id":52368535552319,"sku":"teapotS_yakishime","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift Wrapping","offer_id":52368535585087,"sku":"teapotS_yakishime","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05609.jpg?v=1772952517","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/teapots_yakishime","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}