{"product_id":"akani-handmade-bizen-yaki-ceramic-teacup-by-soma-mitsuku","title":"AKANI - Handmade Bizen-yaki Ceramic Teacup by Soma Mitsuku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking \u003ci\u003eyunomi\u003c\/i\u003e (tall teacup) is an extraordinary showcase of Bizen-yaki, one of Japan’s most revered, uninterrupted ceramic legacies. Made entirely without artificial glazes or paints, its dramatic coloration is a pure gift from the kiln, sculpted by the chaotic, beautiful dance of wood fire, flying ash and intense heat over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tall cup features an exquisite palette of earth tones. A rich, deep charcoal-black rim gives way to a rugged, warm sandy body, punctuated by deep amber and brick-red \u003ci\u003ehomasa\u003c\/i\u003e (fire-mark) spots where the flames directly kissed the clay. The elongated silhouette is designed specifically to capture and concentrate the aromatic bouquets of high-altitude teas. Holding it offers a profound, grounding connection to the earth, making it an irreplaceable tactile piece for your daily mindfulness ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Art of Unfinished Earth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen ware is famously alive. Because it is left unglazed, the iron-rich clay remains microscopic and porous. This unique texture interaction gently rounds out the water profile, mellowing out any latent sharpness in a brew and enhancing the natural sweetness of your tea. Over months and years of rhythmic handling, the natural oils from your hands will slowly polish the clay, transforming the rustic matte surface into a soft, subtle satin sheen that grows completely unique to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Co-Created by Fire:\u003c\/b\u003e Features breathtaking, unglazed \u003ci\u003eyohen\u003c\/i\u003e (kiln-change) aesthetics. The dramatic color gradients, speckling, and flame markings are entirely natural and unrepeatable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAromatics-Focused Silhouette:\u003c\/b\u003e The taller, gently tapered shape acts as a natural chimney, focusing and elevating the delicate, volatile fragrances of premium green or black teas directly to your senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Living, Changing Vessel:\u003c\/b\u003e The porous, unglazed Bizen mountain clay actively refines the texture of your tea water, softening tannins and developing a beautiful personal patina over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasterful Tactile Grounding:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy, substantial, and textured, the cup sits with an undeniable physical presence in your palms, serving as the perfect anchor for a slow, intentional tea break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D55mm x H115mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Bizen, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOkayama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Artist: Soma Mitsuku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTechnique: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnglazed Wood-firing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForming: Wheel Throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/blogs\/the-art-of-the-tea-table\/bizen-yaki-the-rugged-beauty-of-japans-oldest-pottery\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat makes Bizen-yaki so special? \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45681296637996,"sku":"5025","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/AKANI_tallcup1.jpg?v=1781852380","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/akani-handmade-bizen-yaki-ceramic-teacup-by-soma-mitsuku","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}