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Inoue Tenmoku Iguchi Gray Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

Inoue Tenmoku Iguchi Gray Mino-yaki Yunomi - Japanese Teacup

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A good teacup should feel right in the hand and let the tea take center stage. Inoue's Tenmoku Iguchi Gray yunomi is a hand-thrown Japanese teacup made in Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino-yaki pottery. Its soft gray tenmoku glaze and compact, handle-free form suit a quiet everyday cup of tea.

Why You'll Love This Inoue Yunomi

  • Authentic Mino-yaki ceramic: This cup is made in Japan's Gifu Prefecture from traditional Mino-yaki clay. That links it to one of the country's best-known pottery traditions.
  • A glaze with personality: The tenmoku glazing gives the gray surface subtle shifts in color. Because the glaze changes during firing, no two cups look exactly alike.
  • Comfortable, cupped shape: At about 3.1 inches wide and tall, this yunomi rests naturally in one or both hands. It encourages slower, more attentive sipping.
  • A practical everyday size: With a 230 ml capacity, it holds a generous serving of green tea, oolong, black tea or herbal infusions.
  • Made for daily use: It is sturdy enough for your regular tea break and still looks refined when you serve guests.
  • A thoughtful gift: A handmade Japanese tea cup is a lovely present for anyone who enjoys loose-leaf tea or Japanese ceramics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of tea can I drink from the Inoue Tenmoku Iguchi Gray Mino-yaki yunomi?
You can use it for any tea you like. It works well for Japanese green teas such as sencha and hojicha, and also for oolong, black tea and herbal infusions.

How do I care for the Inoue Tenmoku Iguchi Gray Mino-yaki yunomi?
Wash it by hand in warm water and let it dry fully. Keep it out of the dishwasher and avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes so the ceramic and glaze stay in good condition.

How much tea does the Inoue Tenmoku Iguchi Gray Mino-yaki yunomi hold?
It holds about 230 milliliters, or 7.77 fluid ounces. That is a comfortable single serving for everyday drinking.

Specifications

  • Product type: Teaware – yunomi (Japanese teacup)
  • Style: Hand-thrown yunomi
  • Material: Mino-yaki ceramic
  • Glaze: Tenmoku, gray finish
  • Capacity: 230 ml (7.77 fl oz)
  • Width: 3.1 inches
  • Height: 3.1 inches
  • Origin: Japan (Gifu Prefecture)
  • Care: Handwash only
  • Brand: Inoue Tea

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