Inoue Tea Shun Nagashi Red Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

Elevate your daily tea ritual with the Inoue Tea Shun Nagashi Red Mino-yaki Yunomi – a handcrafted Japanese teacup that transforms how you experience every brew. This authentic yunomi merges centuries of pottery tradition with the serene aesthetics central to Japanese tea culture.

Why You'll Love This Japanese Teacup

A teacup is more than a vessel—it's an extension of your tea ceremony. This Inoue piece brings the disciplined beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship directly to your table. The warm red glazing and tactile clay body ground each sip in authenticity, while the generous 8-ounce capacity suits everything from sencha to houjicha without compromise.

Mino-yaki pottery carries seven centuries of heritage. Originating in Japan's Gifu Prefecture—specifically around the artisan towns of Tajimi, Toki, and Mizunami—this ceramic style is recognized as the country's oldest pottery tradition, rooted in the 7th century. The region's mineral-rich soil produces clay with distinctive warmth and durability that modern industrial teacups simply cannot replicate.

Authentic Craftsmanship in Every Detail

Japanese tea aesthetics prize simplicity and connection to natural materials. Rather than glazed perfection, this yunomi celebrates coarse, unrefined clay—a philosophy that reveals the maker's hand and honors the tea itself. The Shun Nagashi red finish develops character over time, deepening with each brewing session and creating a personal patina unique to your own practice.

The compact 2.5-inch width fits comfortably in your palm, while the 3-inch height provides proper distance between lip and liquid—a detail that affects both temperature perception and aroma delivery. This proportioning reflects centuries of Japanese tea master refinement, not accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How durable is the Inoue Tea Shun Nagashi Red Mino-yaki Yunomi – Japanese Teacup for everyday use? Mino-yaki pottery is exceptionally strong and designed for regular tea service. Handwash gently to preserve the glaze, and it will serve you for decades.
• What types of tea work best in the Inoue Tea Shun Nagashi Red Mino-yaki Yunomi – Japanese Teacup? The 236ml capacity and clay composition suit Japanese green teas, oolongs, and roasted teas beautifully. The material's thermal properties keep water at ideal steeping temperatures longer than ceramic alternatives.
• Will the red glaze on the Inoue Tea Shun Nagashi Red Mino-yaki Yunomi – Japanese Teacup change over time? Yes—this is a feature, not a flaw. Natural clay develops a subtle patina with regular use, deepening the visual and tactile experience of tea ceremony.

Product Specifications

• Width: 2.5 inches
• Height: 3 inches
• Capacity: 8 fluid ounces (236 milliliters)
• Material: Mino-yaki red clay and glaze
• Origin: Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Care Instructions: Handwash only

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