A small porcelain pitcher for sharing tea at an even strength.
Made by Shiratakegama in Hasami, Nagasaki, for Azmaya, this white porcelain chakai was designed by Osamu Saruyama. Pour the brewed tea into it before dividing it between cups to give each person a similar strength of tea.
For tea, hot water and the table
A chakai can also cool freshly boiled water before it goes into a teapot. The small 200 ml size doubles as a milk pitcher or a serving jug for dressing and sauces.
A clean pour
The smooth porcelain has a finely formed spout. The clay and glaze are thinner at the lip, helping the liquid break cleanly rather than run down the outside.
Choosing a size for your teapot
This listing is for the small size, approximately 200 ml when filled to the brim. Leave space for pouring. It is smaller than our 255 ml round kyusu and 300 ml flat kyusu, so brew a smaller amount or divide a larger infusion between pours. Choose your brew size with the pitcher’s capacity in mind.
Serve in MARUCO teacups.
Care and handling
Dishwasher and microwave safe. Handle the thin spout and rim gently.
Ceramic 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.
If your item arrives damaged, please contact service@hidari.com as soon as reasonably possible with your order number. Photos of the item and packaging help us assess the issue.
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