Tokoname teapots
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We ship quality handcrafted Tokoname teapots worldwide!
Tea brewed in clay teapots is said to have a sweeter, mellower flavor. This fact , coupled with superb craftsmanship and design, makes Tokoname teapots popular with Japanese green tea lovers. Tokoname teapots are recognized as the best of their kind in Japan, just as Yixing teapots are recognized in China.
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Concerning teapot volume: Please allow some tolerance in the volume measurements of our teapots.
Due to space constraints we cannot measure every item as wet teapots have to be left out to dry for some time before being stored.
When a large number of teapots arrive at the same time, same models of a similar size are grouped together and
a representative measurement taken. Because of the handcrafted nature of the products, some discrepancies might occur.
Thank you for your understanding.
Our hand-crafted Tokoname teapots selection
(click the picture for detail.)
Items with a 
mark, come in a wooden box.
The volume of each teapot is measured at full capacity (ie. filled right
up to the brim, just under the lid).
This is because each piece is individually hand crafted.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!
Hakuyu SOLD
Hakuyu SOLD
Hakuyu
Hakuyu NEW
Hakuyu 245 ml / 8.2 oz
Shoryu 260 ml / 8.7 oz
Shoryu 270 ml / 9.1 oz
Shoryu 250 ml / 8.4 oz
Shoryu 320 ml / 10.8 oz
Shoryu 255 ml / 8.6 oz (Left-handed)
Yutaka 130 - 145 ml / 4.3- 4.9 oz
Mizuno Hiroshi 165 ml - 195 ml / 5.5 oz - 6.5 oz
Mizuno Hiroshi(Larger) 255 - 320 ml / 8.6 - 10.8 oz
Mizuno Hiroshi 325-345 ml / 11-11.6 oz
Mizuno Hiroshi 750 ml / 25.3 oz SOLD
Shoyou 200 ml / 6.7 oz NEW
Gisui 180 ml / 6 oz
Gisui 220 ml / 7.4 oz
Gisui 130 ml / 4.3 oz
Sekiryu 290 ml / 9.8 oz
Sekiryu 120 ml / 4 oz
Sekiryu 270 ml / 9.1 oz
Hokuryu 180 ml / 6 oz
Tomohiro 300 ml/ 10.1 oz
Tomohiro 170 ml/ 5.7 oz
Tomohiro 310 ml/ 10.4 oz
Shuzo 260 ml / 8.7 oz
Kouji 230, 240 ml / 7.7, 8.1 oz
Gyokuryu 240 ml / 8.1 oz SOLD
Gyokko 240 ml / 8.1 oz
Gyokko 310 ml / 10.5 oz
Gyokko 225 ml / 7.6 oz
Gyokko 1000 ml / 33.8 oz
Gyokko 1000 ml / 33.8 oz
Gyokko 1000 ml / 33.8 oz
Watanabe Keiichiro 150 ml / 5 oz
Watanabe Keiichiro 200 ml / 6.7 oz
Tousen 260 ml / 8.7 oz SOLD
Houryu
Kenji 240 -245 ml / 8.1 - 8.2 oz NEW
Kenji 110 ml / 3.7 oz NEW
Kenji 105 - 115 ml / 3.5 oz - 3.8 oz
Tokuta 310 ml/ 10.4 oz SOLD
Tokuta 160 ml / 5.4 oz SOLD
Tokuta 75 - 80 ml / 2.5-2.7 oz
Tokuta 120-125 ml / 4 - 4.2 oz
Keigama 550, 580 ml / 18.5, 19.6 oz
Maekawa Junzo 275, 290 ml / 9.2, 9.8 oz
Maekawa Junzo 135 ml / 4.5 oz
Maekawa Junzo 60 - 65 ml / 2 - 2.1 oz
Maekawa Junzo 330 ml / 11.1 oz
Maekawa Junzo 320 ml / 10.8 oz
Hokujo (small) 25 ml / 0.8 oz
Hokujo (small) 45 - 55 ml / 1.5 - 1.8 oz
Hokujo 330 -350 ml / 11.1 - 11.8 oz
Hokujo 340-370ml /11.4-12.5oz
Hokujo 245 ml/ 8.2 oz
Hokujo 170 ml/ 5.7 oz
Hokujo 55 ml/ 1.8 oz SOLD
Hokujo 220 ml/ 7.4 oz
Hokujo 240 ml/ 8.1 oz
Hokujo 145 ml/ 4.9 oz
Hokujo 210 ml/ 7.1 oz
Hokujo 190 ml/ 6.4 oz
Kohokujo 180 ml / 6 oz
Kohokujo 120 ml / 4 oz
Kohokujo 220 ml / 7.4 oz
Kohokujo
Teruyuki 250 ml / 8.4 oz
Yoshiki
280 ml / 9.4 oz
Yoshiki
235 ml / 7.9 oz
Yoshiki
300 ml / 10.1 oz
Yoshiki 130 ml / 4.3 oz
Yoshiki 90 ml / 3 oz
Yoshiki 65 ml / 2.1 oz
Fugetsu 220 ml / 7.4 oz
Fugetsu 255-280ml/8.6-9.4oz
Fugetsu 290 ml / 9.8 oz SOLD
Jinshu 340 ml / 11.4 oz
Jinshu 180 ml / 6 oz
Jinshu 110 ml / 3.7 oz
Jinshu 300 ml / 10.1 oz
Yusen 330- 350 ml / 11.1 - 11.8 oz
Yusen 320 ml / 10.8 oz
Yusen 420 ml / 14.2 oz
Yusen 430 ml / 14.5 oz
Yusen 465 ml / 15.47 oz
Yusen 440 ml / 14.8 oz
Yusen 940 ml / 31.7 oz
Yusen 410 ml / 13.8 oz
Yusen
Seiho 185 ml / 6.2 oz
Seiho 340 ml / 11.4 oz NEW
Seiho 325 ml / 10.9 oz / 11.4 oz NEW
Seiho 340 ml / 11.4 oz
Seiho 270 ml / 9.1 oz
Seiho 275-305 ml / 9.2-10.3 oz
Seiho 275 - 290 ml / 9.2 - 9.8 oz SOLD
Seiho 330 ml / 11.1 oz
Seiho 300-315 ml / 10.1-10.6 oz
Seiho 95 - 100 ml / 3.2 - 3.3 oz SOLD
Seiho 300 ml / 10.1 oz
Seiho 145 ml / 4.9 oz
Seiho 125 ml / 4.2 oz
Setsudo 200, 220 ml / 6.8, 7.4 oz
Setsudo 140 ml / 4.7 oz
Setsudo 120 ml / 4 oz
Setsugetsu 160 ml / 5.4 oz SOLD
Kodo 265 ml / 8.9 oz SOLD
Shunen 300 ml / 10.1 oz
Shunen 265 ml / 8.9 oz
Shunen 220 ml / 7.4 oz
Shunen 260 ml / 8.7 oz
Shunen 265 ml / 8.9 oz
Shunen 240 ml / 8.1 oz SOLD
Shunen 250 ml / 8.4 oz
Shunen 70 - 80 ml / 2.3 - 2.7 oz
Shunen 90 - 95 ml / 3 - 3.2 oz
Shunen 80 ml / 2.7 oz
Shunen 90 - 100 ml / 3 - 3.3 oz oz
Shunen 90 - 95 ml / 3 - 3.2 oz NEW
Shunen 70 - 75 ml / 2.3 - 2.5 oz NEW
Tanikawa Jin 50 ml / 1.6 oz SOLD
Tanikawa Jin
150 ml / 5.1 oz
Tanikawa Jin (small)
90 ml / 3 oz
Tanikawa Jin 120 ml / 4 oz
Yamada Sou 70 ml / 2.3 oz SOLD
Yamada Sou 170 ml / 5.7 oz SOLD
Jozan IV 130 ml / 4.3 oz NEW
Jozan IV 180 ml / 6 oz SOLD
Jozan IV 205 ml / 6.9 oz SOLD
Jozan IV 180 ml / 6 oz SOLD
Wood-fired teapots --->
Shukei 360 ml / 12.1 oz NEW
Sekisui 360 ml / 12.1 oz
Sekisui 350 ml / 11.8 oz
Konishi Yohei 240 ml / 8.1 oz
Konishi Yohei 200 ml / 6.7 oz
Konishi Yohei 140 ml / 4.7 oz
Konishi Yohei 170 ml / 5.7 oz
Compared to other Tokoname teapots, the lids of wood-fired teapots tend to have a looser fit．This does not affect their function if used in the usual way of pressing the knob down with the forefinger when pouring tea.
Jozan IV 145 ml /4.9 oz SOLD
Yamada Sou 100 ml / 3.3 oz SOLD
Yamada Sou 50 ml / 1.69 oz
Yamada Sou 55 ml / 1.8 oz
Yamada Sou 70 ml / 2.3 oz SOLD
Yamada Sou 60 ml / 2 oz
Yamada Sou 70 ml / 2.3 oz SOLD
| Brewing Temperature and time of Japanese green tea by type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matcha | 176 F. (80C) | - |
| Sencha | 158-167 F. (70-75 C) | 45 - 60 sec. |
| Gyokuro | 140 F. （60C). | 90 - 120 sec. |
| Hojicha, bancha , genmaicha | Boiling water | 30 sec. |
For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!
Stainless Steel Tea caddy / Canister
For more info. on Japanese teapots, please refer to:
- How to choose a teapot
- All you need to know about Japanese teapots
- How quality Tokoname teapots are handcrafted at Hokujo
- Tokoname craftsman Shun-en's engraving
- How to select your Japanese teacups
- Tokoname ceramic mesh filter "Sasame"
- Pre-treatment of teapots
- A new lease of life for old tea
- Exhibition pieces by Yamada Jozan IV
Creating a Tokoname teapot video clip (Shoryu)- Visiting Konishi Yohei June 2009 (Click here to see some pictures!)
- Visiting Konishi Yohei June 2012 (Click here to see some pictures!)
- Visiting Konishi Yohei July 2013 (Click here to see some pictures!)
Use Tokoname teapots just as you would use porcelain teapots.
Rinse the inside with hot water after each use in order to eliminate the possibility of tea stains. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth and leave to dry naturally, right side up with the lid off. *Never place the pot onto direct fire.
Wiping with a soft, dry cloth gives a lustrous sheen to the pot and makes it even more pleasing to the eye. *Do not wipe inside the teapots.
*Photos left to right - general view of Tokoname city, traditional workshop, walls made of clay pipes and pots bordering slope paved with pottery pieces.
