{"product_id":"kaen-handmade-bizen-yaki-ceramic-teacup","title":"KAEN - Handmade Bizen-yaki Ceramic Teacup","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAEN \u003c\/strong\u003eBizen-yaki teacup displays the direct effects of wood-firing across its unglazed surface. Layers of burnt sienna, charcoal, and deep ember tones are created through prolonged exposure to flame and ash, forming a natural “keshiki” or landscape that cannot be replicated. With no glaze applied, the high-iron clay remains fully exposed, revealing the raw material and the conditions of the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eMade in Bizen, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, this piece reflects a tradition defined by high-temperature wood-firing and minimal intervention. Over a firing period that can extend beyond ten days, ash deposits, flame paths, and kiln placement interact to produce its surface variation. The rounded form provides a stable, balanced hold, while the slightly textured clay body offers a secure grip and efficient heat transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eNo two cups are ever the same. Variations in temperature, ash fall, and oxygen flow during firing determine the final surface, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece that records the exact conditions of its making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eThe unglazed clay is microscopically porous and contains a high level of iron.  With continued use, the surface will gradually develop a patina as it absorbs trace elements from tea and handling.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D78mm x H55mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Bizen, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOkayama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+Technique: Unglazed 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 rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/blogs\/the-art-of-the-tea-table\/bizen-yaki-the-rugged-beauty-of-japans-oldest-pottery\" 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":45475969007660,"sku":"5023","price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/KAEN_teacup1.jpg?v=1776858246","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/kaen-handmade-bizen-yaki-ceramic-teacup","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}