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The wooden handle and lid knob will gently darken as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in tea strainer makes it easy to use and clean, ideal for daily use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes : \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*1 Kyusu (380ml) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eW15.0cm×D11.8cm×H9.3cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade in Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you need wrap with Fursohiki as a gift, please leave a note when you order this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41095514063047,"sku":"LC-TE-KYS","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2585\/0880\/products\/210726_115951_043.jpg?v=1632718835"},{"product_id":"tea-container","title":"Japanese handcrafted Tea container","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Tea container \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTsubame City in Niigata Prefecture has been working metal for over 400 years. It started with nail production for the rebuilding of Edo Castle in the 17th century, and grew into one of the world's most respected centres for metalwork. Today, Tsubame supplies kitchenware to professional kitchens across Europe and Japan. The craftsmen here do not make things that look good. They make things that last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis tea container is made there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body is 18-8 stainless steel, the same grade used in professional kitchen equipment. It does not rust. It does not absorb odour. The matte black finish is applied by hand, and the lid is fitted to a tolerance that keeps tea leaves genuinely fresh, not approximately fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe lid is designed at a specific depth: 3.5cm. Not so shallow it tips, not so deep it becomes a bowl. It sits flat as a small saucer when you lift it to reach the tea inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the kind of detail that comes from a craftsman thinking about how something is actually used, not just how it looks on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt blocks light. Stainless steel at this gauge keeps the interior dark, which slows the degradation of tea leaves significantly. If you buy good tea, this is the container it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne more thing: if you would like it wrapped in furoshiki as a gift, leave a note when you order with furoshiki. 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Individually handmade in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyusu has a capacity of 700 ml and is a good size for drinking 2-3 small cups. The body is made of 18-8 stainless steel, which is resistant to rust and has excellent durability. The wooden handle and lid knob will gently darken as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in tea strainer makes it easy to use and clean, ideal for daily use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*1 Kyusu (700ml) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eW15.5cm×D11.6cm×H15.7cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade in Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you need wrap with small Furoshiki as a gift, please leave a note when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43476397064391,"sku":"LC-TE-KYS","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2585\/0880\/files\/Martin-Holtkamp_210726_121752_056.jpg?v=1698911190"},{"product_id":"crafted-in-japan-casa-brutus-special-edition-copy-1","title":"Utsuwa By NIGO : The Textbook of Japanese Tea Bowls","description":"\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":576,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":298,\"abs_y\":271}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":11,\"w\":449,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":298,\"abs_y\":273}'\u003eUtsuwa By NIGO - The Textbook of Japanese Tea Bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":43,\"w\":576,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":298,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003eDiscover the world of Japanese ceramics through the eyes and hands of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nigo\/?hl=ja\" bis_size='{\"x\":481,\"y\":44,\"w\":38,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":767,\"abs_y\":306}'\u003eNIGO.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":519,\"y\":44,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":805,\"abs_y\":306}'\u003eKnown for his passion for vintage fashion, furniture, and design, NIGO has spent the last decade deeply devoted to \u003cem bis_size='{\"x\":183,\"y\":83,\"w\":49,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":469,\"abs_y\":345}'\u003eutsuwa,\u003c\/em\u003e the art of the tea bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":117,\"w\":576,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":298,\"abs_y\":379}'\u003eThis special issue explores the foundations of Japanese ceramics, from classic kiln traditions to modern masterpieces, guided by NIGO’s own journey as both collector and creator. 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