We are distributor of Japanese porcelain.

SAI series (Marufuku-tokoname original line-up)

SAI means colorful in Japanese
Those items featured beautiful nature scenery colors. We add the colors to Japanese traditional Kyusu (Teapot).

Kyusu (Teapot)

To call kyusus tea pots does not do justice. Besides being cultural asset, they are the most common form, second to the rice bowl, in daily rituals. The craft required to create a kyusu is extraordinary, and distinguishes a class of potters. First of all, kyusu differ from other ordinary tea pot in size. They are designed to hold about a cup of water, and serve a concentrated tea called Sencha (japanese green tea). Secondly, the internal strainers (Chakoshi) are another distinguished part of the kyusu. These miniature ceramic meshes with up to a hundred tiny holes are handmade separately by specialist, usually older woman.

A small note about preparing japanese green tea. First pour fresh boiling water into the kyusu and then into the cups to preheat. Place two teaspoons of green tea leaves into the emptied tea pot, and return the warm water from the tea cups. Direct boiling water, not letting the tea steep for too long is not advised. Pour almost immediately and you have a healthy cup of cha.