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Shopping for a clay teapot can be an exciting yet arduous exercise. There isn’t a lot of information available, especially for those that are just starting out. This post is meant as a basic guide but I wouldn’t consider myself an expert on clay pots by any means. Yixing is the type of clay discussed […] [Read more]
It’s a little-known fact that kyusu is simply the Japanese word for teapot. We usually think of them as side-handled teapots but they can also have handles on the rear or even on the top. Porcelain and clay are the most common mediums but kyusu can be made from a number of materials. The handles […] [Read more]
Japan is famous for several pottery styles but one of my favorites is known as Hagi Yaki. It is a glazed, high-fired stoneware that is the specialty of the city of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The glaze can be made in a variety of colors but milky white is the among the most recognizable. This […] [Read more]
Although TeaSetBox.com does not yet sell matcha-related teaware items, we are already actively preparing for it. We have begun to actively learn about matcha and matcha tea sets. Today, we are writing this article to focus on matcha whisk. Here are some guidelines to ensure your matcha whisk remains in top form. [Read more]
Cast iron teapots are an elegant method to make tea. But it is crucial to understand how to make use of them and maintain these pots. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to ensure that you’ll have many years of tea-making together. [Read more]
Tea pets are special figurines designed to keep you company on your gongfu tea table. You might also see them referred to as tea mascots or […] [Read more]