Before first use please soak in water for ten minutes as this will prevent it from staining easily. Each time after use, wipe off water and dry thoroughly before storing.
Teacup
Yunomi Hanshi
Asahiyaki
SKU
0249
A stunning Yunomi teacup with a breathtaking Keshiki "landscape" evoking the morning sun rising high above the mountains. Handcrafted at the historic Asahiyaki kiln, the gentle grooves made on the potter’s wheel add to the warmth of this tall, handleless cup.
| Item | Yunomi teacup |
| Maker | Asahiyaki |
| Origin | Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
| Style | Asahi-yaki |
| Volume | 220ml |
| Dimensions | Ø7.5 x 8.2cm |
| Material | Hanshi (燔師) clay |
| Glaze | Transparent |
| Artist's mark | Seal to base |
| Packaging | Gift box |
Each item is handmade therefore size, colour and finish may vary slightly.
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Asahiyaki 朝日焼
Located in the Uji region of Kyoto prefecture: Japan’s historic centre for tea cultivation, the Asahiyaki kiln has kept its fires burning for over 400 years, counting samurai to the reigning Imperial Family as clients. Established by Tosaku I on the cusp of the shift from the Momoyama to the Edo period, the kiln earned the sobriquet “Asahi” from none other than the celebrated tea ceremony master, Kobori Enshu. Not only do Asahiyaki continue to produce traditional matcha ceremony utensils, but since the 19th century as interest in sencha grew, they have also specialised in delicate porcelains for enjoying fine leaf teas. Most of their collections are fired in gas kilns, however a wood-fired climbing kiln is also in operation, affectionately named Gen'yō, which was built in 1975 as the world's first smokeless ascending kiln.
Yunomi 湯のみ
Literally a “utensil for drinking hot water,” the Yunomi is a tall, cylindrical Japanese teacup that is typically made of ceramic and does not have a handle. It can be used for drinking all kinds of Japanese tea – with the exception of Matcha, which is prepared and served in a Chawan tea bowl. Please use both hands when drinking from a Yunomi: one hand around the cup to hold it, and the other underneath to support. Since Japanese teas are served at temperatures below 80°C the Yunomi should not be too hot to handle, and will provide extra warmth to the hands during colder months. For this reason, Japanese teas that are served at higher temperatures, such as Hojicha, Genmaicha, and Bancha are particularly recommended for Yunomi.
