Enjoying Tea for Two

The most basic set amongst our teapot sets are these sets that include 1 teapot and 2 tea cups.  Some teapot sets come with 2 cups in the same size, some sets with a big tea cup and small tea cup, and some sets with tea cups in differing colors and differing sizes. 
The Houhin Japanese Teapot sets, used for brewing premium Gyokuro tea leaves, come with 2 small tea cups and  a "Yuzamashi" which is used to cool the hot water. 

Flower Dance Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Kenji Marble Pattern Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 9.1oz(270ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Pink Hanazume Kutani Houhin Japanese Teapot Set with 2 Teacups

Enjoying Tea with Family and Friends  

To enjoy tea with 4 or 5 persons, it is best to buy a teapot set with 5 tea cups. For these sets, the tea cups are all the same size and in the same design. Some sets have tea cups that are suited for daily use, and some sets come with tea cups with lids that are used for serving Japanese tea to guests. 
Our Fugetsu Red Clay Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set comes with 5 cups and a "Yuzamashi."

Blue Mountains Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Tokuta Rourette Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 8.5oz(250ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Fugetsu Red Clay Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 9.5oz(280ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Enjoying Tea on Special Occasions   

Serving Japanese tea is a wonderful way to entertain guests. We offer a variety of teapot sets that are beautifully crafted and perfect for special occasions. We recommend choosing tea cups with lids for formal occasions as it is proper Japanese etiquette to serve Japanese tea to guests in tea cups with lids. 

Hanazume Kutani Japanese Teapot Set - 5 Cups

Yoshidaya Hydrangea Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Boku Sansui Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Enjoying Sencha, Hojicha, Genmaicha and other Tea Leaves for Casual Tea-Drinking  

Japanese tea leaves come in a number of varieties. The most well-known green tea is probably Sencha. The brown tea with a more smoky aroma is Hojicha. Then there is Genmaicha which is Sencha mixed with roasted brown rice. There are  many different types of Japanese tea leaves that can be enjoyed for casual and daily drinking. The majority of our teapots are suited for these tea leaves.  

Sparrow Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Akagosu Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Shirochibu Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Enjoying Premium Grade Gyokuro

Premium grade Gyokuro is a very special kind of tea that requires a bit of attention to brew properly. A Houhin Japanese teapot is a teapot specially designed to brew premium grade Gyokuro. As Gyokuro has a very rich and strong flavor, it is brewed in small quantities. Thus, Houhin teapots and the accompanying tea cups are rather small in size. 

Hanazume Kutani Houhin Japanese Teapot Set with 2 Teacups

Junzo Black And White Gradation Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 3.4oz(100ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Shoho Moon And Cat Stroll Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 6.8oz(200ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Teapot Set with 2 Tea Cups

If you often enjoy tea with your partner at home or just with a friend, choose a set with 2 tea cups. 

Sansui Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Yoshidaya Peony Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Koji Rokuro-me Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 9.1oz(270ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Teapot Set with 5 Tea Cups

 If you have a large family or often have casual get-togethers with friends, select a teapot set with 5 tea cups. 

Shoho Black Leaf Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 6.1oz(180ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Tokuta Rourette Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 8.5oz(250ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Fugetsu Red Clay Tokoname Japanese Teapot Set 9.5oz(280ml)-Sasame and Ceramesh

Teapot Set with 5 Tea Cups with Lids

 If you plan to serve Japanese tea at a special gathering or to special guests, we recommend the teapot set with 5 cups with lids. 

Blue Mountains Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Yoshidaya Hydrangea Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

Ginsai Light Blue Kutani Japanese Teapot Set

 Handle on the Side（Yokote）

This is the most basic style of Japanese teapots.  The design allows you to neatly pour out tea till the last drop. 

Handle on the Back(Ushirode)

This type of teapot is similar to teapots used for English tea. Teapots with handles in the back are fairly large and can hold about 360ml(12.2oz) of tea. A great item when serving Japanese tea to a large group.

Houhin - Teapot with No Handle 

A Houhin Japanese teapot is used to serve premium grade Gyokuro. To enjoy the rich aromas and deep flavors of Gyokuro, the tea is infused using water of about 50°C(122°F), so the pot can be held directly without a handle. The pot is held by holding the top sides of the pot with the thumb and index finger. 

Iron Cast Tea Kettles

The iron cast kettles we offer are made from Nambu Ironware which is pure iron of the highest quality. Water boiled in a Nambu Ironware kettle will have a milder taste and will enhance the delicate flavors of Japanese tea.

Tea Cannisters and Spoons

As Japanese tea is a non-oxidized tea unlike Chinese tea, it can quickly loose its aromas and flavors once your open the package. We recommend you store the tea leaves in a tea cannister to preserves it fresh and green flavors. We also have selected tea spoons specially designed to spoon the proper amount of tea when placing the tea from the cannister to the teapot. 

Drink Coasters 

Using a coaster for a tea cup is proper etiquette for tea serving especially for formal occasions. When served on a coaster,  there is no need to worry about holding a hot tea cup and you can avoid touching the rim of the tea cup. 

Trays  

The proper way to carry a teapot set to the table is to place it on a tray. We have a wide range of authentic trays in different sizes and shapes that stylishly complement the attractive designs of our teapots.