Inoue Tea Kurobuki Ryusui Grey Green Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

Experience authentic Japanese tea ceremony elegance with the Inoue Tea Kurobuki Ryusui Grey Green Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup. This handcrafted yunomi brings centuries of pottery tradition directly to your daily tea ritual, transforming every cup into a moment of mindful beauty.

Why You'll Love This Japanese Teacup

Tea lovers seeking depth beyond flavor will appreciate how this yunomi elevates the entire tea experience. The tactile, unglazed surface invites your hands to rest naturally around the vessel, while the earthy grey-green palette complements both delicate white teas and robust roasted blends. Unlike mass-produced teacups, this piece tells a story—one rooted in Mino Province's seven centuries of ceramic mastery.

The generous 11-ounce capacity holds enough for leisurely steeping, while the 3.6-inch height provides the perfect balance between hand warmth and steam appreciation. Inoue Tea sources this yunomi to honor the wabi-sabi principle: beauty found in imperfection, authenticity, and the passage of time.

Heritage Craftsmanship From Gifu Prefecture

Mino-yaki pottery represents Japan's oldest ceramic tradition, originating in the 7th century from the distinctive clay deposits surrounding Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kawagoei in Gifu Prefecture. Each piece is shaped using techniques passed down through generations, creating vessels that feel timeless yet utterly contemporary.

The Kurobuki Ryusui finish—with its muted, sophisticated grey-green tone—embodies the Japanese aesthetic principle of finding profound beauty in natural, understated design. Rather than ornate decoration, this yunomi lets the clay's texture and color speak for themselves, reflecting the contemplative spirit of traditional tea ceremony.

The Art of Tea in Your Hands

This handcrafted vessel isn't merely a teacup; it's an extension of the tea itself. The unglazed interior allows subtle interaction between water, tea leaves, and clay—enhancing the sensory experience in ways that glazed ceramics cannot replicate. Tea drinkers who have invested in quality loose-leaf selections deserve vessels that honor that commitment.

The natural texture provides gentle grip security while the ergonomic proportions fit comfortably in both hands—a nod to the meditative holding posture central to Japanese tea appreciation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use the Inoue Tea Kurobuki Ryusui Grey Green Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup with any tea style? Yes, this yunomi works beautifully with green teas, oolongs, roasted pu-erh, and white teas. Its neutral aesthetic and unglazed interior complement virtually any loose-leaf tea.
• Is the Inoue Tea Kurobuki Ryusui Grey Green Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup dishwasher safe? Handwashing is recommended to preserve the clay's integrity and extend the vessel's lifespan. Hand care also deepens the connection to your tea ritual.
• Will the Inoue Tea Kurobuki Ryusui Grey Green Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup absorb tea flavors over time? The unglazed surface may develop subtle patina with use, which many tea enthusiasts view as part of the vessel's living character and aging beauty.

Product Specifications

• Capacity: 11 oz / 325 ml
• Width: 3 inches
• Height: 3.6 inches
• Origin: Japan (Gifu Prefecture)
• Material: Mino-yaki ceramic clay
• Finish: Kurobuki Ryusui (grey-green, unglazed)
• Care: Handwash recommended

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