{"product_id":"921014","title":"Azmaya Flat Rear-Handle Kyusu Teapot – 300ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA traditional Tokoname teapot with a rear handle for either hand.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Osamu Saruyama for Azmaya and made by Takasuke Toen in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, this flat kyusu uses unglazed black clay. The rear-handle layout makes it a practical choice for a household where both left- and right-handed people brew tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA wide opening for the leaves\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe low body has a broad opening, making tea leaves easy to add and remove, with space for them to move in the water. A perforated ceramic plate forms the strainer. The lid is ground against its own pot during production to achieve a close fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small projection inside the handle helps your finger hold it securely. With use, the smooth, matte black surface develops more lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSize and matching tea ware\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds approximately 300 ml when filled to the brim. The amount you brew will be less, allowing space for the leaves and pouring. For a more compact, rounded pot, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/921016\"\u003eAzmaya Round Rear-Handle Kyusu, 255 ml\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a side handle made specifically for your left hand, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/921015\"\u003eAzmaya Flat Left-Handed Kyusu, 300 ml\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/921013\"\u003eChakai pitcher, 200 ml\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller infusions or pouring in batches, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/921037\"\u003eMARUCO teacups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare and handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash. Do not use a dishwasher or microwave. Handle the spout, lid and built-in ceramic strainer gently, and allow the pot to dry fully before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeramic ware can chip or break if knocked, dropped or exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Stop using it if it is cracked or chipped. The body can become hot when filled with hot liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your item arrives damaged, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:service@hidari.com\"\u003eservice@hidari.com\u003c\/a\u003e as soon as reasonably possible with your order number. Photos of the item and packaging help us assess the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from Japan. Please see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for purchase conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azmaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50784783204527,"sku":"921014","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/2926\/4303\/files\/2611105009.jpg?v=1794376315","url":"https:\/\/hidari.com\/products\/921014","provider":"HIDARI｜A joyful left-handed life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}