Kyusu is a traditional Japanese teapot mainly used for brewing green tea. We used these teapots all the time when we were in Japan. They pour very well. Typical features include a side handle and a built-in strainer.
If you want to get yours, you can find them at Lucipia, a Japanese tea shop which operates a few stores in the USA plus an online store. Typically, a kyusu is small. I like the black Komarukyusu.
Sencha tea lovers can opt for the elegant Sawa teapot. This modern version of a Japanese sencha tea pot with an ergonomic handle and thumbprint lid allowing for easy one-handed pouring. Add 4 to 6 Sawa cups and saucers to create a wedding gift that the couple will be happy to use for many years.
Oct. 2nd, 2010 Update: My husband brought me back from San Francisco the stylishly modern SAWA teapot. I love it! It comes with two strainers: a built-in porcelain strainer on the inner edge of spout and a removable strainer for tea leaves. The one-handed pouring system works like a charm.
SOURCING:
+ Komarukyusu black $22 USD
+ SAWA Teapot with Strainer $49
+ SAWA Sencha Cup $11
+ SAWA Saucer $13
KimVallee
August 16, 2010 at 10:19Japanese Teapots for Green Tea Lovers. The SAWA collection is on my wishlist http://kim.tl/bPSs30
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KaijiSushi
August 16, 2010 at 10:24wow, that’s gorgeous! RT @KimVallee: Japanese Teapots for Green Tea Lovers. The SAWA collection is on my wishlist http://kim.tl/bPSs30
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KimVallee
August 18, 2010 at 15:15Gift idea for a wedding, birthday or simply cuz they are green tea lovers are these Japanese Teapots. Used it in Japan http://kim.tl/bPSs30
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