Japanese Green Tea

Handcrafted teacup: pair: 120 cc. each Traditional Kyo-Yaki (Kyoto style) Made by Kohsei Katoh Mr. Kohsei Katoh was born in 1957. His style is precise, delicate and unique. This Yunomi (teacup) is a traditional Kyo-Yaki design known as Ofuku-san. The Ofuku-san design is based on the traditional Japanese Noh mask worn during the lyrical Noh drama. Ofuku-san is known as the God of Happiness and Well-being. This cup is designed, hoping that you will "enjoy happiness and well-being by drinking Ofuku-san." Specially packaged in a carton box. Lead-free. Made in Japan. Free shipping on all tea ware items! (Kyo-Yaki) Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a long time. Therefore outstanding technology and sophisticated art was traditionally accumulated in Kyoto. It is said that the feature of Kyo-Yaki (Kyoto style ceramic art) is more skillful and artistic than any other style. One of the features is an excellent woodturning technique which enables the artist to make thin and beautiful finished ceramic art. Kyo-Yaki teacups are well-known for being the most thin and beautiful of Japanese teacups. To enjoy different kinds of excellent Japanese tea, it is better for the teacup to be thin and to be white color on the inside. Tea in a thin ceramic teacup is known to have a better flavor, and the green color of tea looks especially lovely against a white background. Also against a white background, you can appreciate the different colors of Sencha and Gyokuro. (Directions) - It is best to wash this item using only tepid water or mild chlorine-free dish washing detergent. - If necessary, you may occasionally use a chlorine detergent. - Do not sterilize by boiling, or in a dish washing machine.