CHATATSU Hohin set - KAMENOZOKI (handcrafted)

Hohin: 135ml (4.75fl oz) diameter: 3.35inch (8.5cm) height: 2.76inch (7.0cm) Yunomi (pair): 45ml (1.58fl oz) each Yuzamashi: 110ml (3.87fl oz)

Hohin is a Kyusu without a handle and is used to brew only the highest grade of Uji tea. Hohin means "Treasure Jar" or "Magical Jar" in Japanese. It is said that high grade tea becomes more mellow in the Hohin.

Hohin is also for nursing your soul rather than for satisfying your thirst because the capacity is somewhat smaller than a basic Kyusu. The pour spout is made in a special way that allows tiny tea leaves to be poured together with the tea water. It is said that the poured tiny tea leaves enhance the flavor of the tea.

Therefore, Hohin should not be used for lower grade teas, Fukamushi Sencha, or tea leaves harvested in locations other than Uji in the Kyoto region. Hohin should only be used to brew the highest-grade tea leaves grown in Uji in Kyoto, such as Pinnacle or Super Premium grade green tea at Hibiki-an.

CHATATSU is another name for Hohin. KAMENOZOKI refers to a traditional, very pale and clear sky-blue color achieved through indigo dyeing. The name originates from the practice of dipping fabric into an indigo vat (AI-GAME) or from the delicate blue seen when looking into the vat shortly after the dyeing process begins. This poetic nuance captures the subtle and refined beauty of the color.

Two servings of Sencha fit gracefully into the Hohin. Its compact form allows you to place it neatly into a favorite basket and carry it with ease. For a refined outdoor experience, consider enjoying NODATE, the tradition of preparing and savoring tea in the open air during a hike or picnic. The taste of tea shared beneath the sky feels exceptionally pure and memorable.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free.
Made in Japan.