{"product_id":"shigaraki-yaki-handmade-houhin-set-mori","title":"Shigaraki-yaki Handmade Houhin Set | MORI","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"550\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMade in \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eShigaraki, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, this handmade tea set brings together the tactile character of one of Japan’s oldest ceramic traditions with the refined proportions of traditional Japanese sencha ware.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eAt the centre of the set is a \u003cstrong\u003eH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eōhin (宝瓶)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a handleless teapot designed for brewing delicate Japanese green teas at lower temperatures. Its compact form allows the leaves to open gently while giving the brewer close control over each infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"970\"\u003ePaired with a matching \u003cstrong\u003eY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"836\"\u003euzamashi (Water cooler)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the set creates a complete brewing sequence, from cooling the water to steeping the leaves and sharing the finished tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eEach piece carries subtle variations in form, texture and surface, allowing the character of the clay and hand-making process to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2107\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Beauty of the Hōhin\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eUnlike a conventional kyusu, a hōhin has no handle. It is held directly around the rim and body, making it especially suited to teas brewed with cooler water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eIts compact size encourages shorter, more concentrated infusions and allows high-quality leaves to reveal different layers of flavour over several steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eThe interaction between hand, vessel and tea is part of what makes hōhin brewing distinctive. The process becomes more deliberate, with each movement focused on temperature, timing and the character of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it perfect for a Tea Lover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi3sgc\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eHandmade in Shigaraki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eShigaraki is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and has a ceramic history stretching back centuries. Its pottery is closely associated with expressive clay, natural surface variation and forms that retain a strong sense of the hand.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ie7ed\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eDesigned for Fine Japanese Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eThe handleless hōhin is particularly well suited to gyokuro, kabusecha \u0026amp; sencha, where lower water temperatures and controlled pouring help reveal sweetness, umami and aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vb9jfd\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eA Complete Brewing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eThe hōhin, yuzamashi and teacups work together as one brewing system, allowing water temperature and infusion to be managed with greater precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l4xib4\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eA Tactile Expression of Shigaraki-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eRather than relying on elaborate decoration, the appeal of the set comes from its clay, proportion and surface. Small irregularities and tonal variations give each piece an individual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHouhin: Approx. 130mm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBody + Spout) x H:85mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYuzamashi: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100mm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBody + Spout) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ex H:40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Tokoname, Aichi, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Material: Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2683\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShigaraki, Shaped by Clay and Fire\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eShigaraki-yaki (信楽焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e developed in present-day Shiga Prefecture and is recognised as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eHistorically, Shigaraki pottery was shaped by locally available clay and wood-fired kilns, producing surfaces valued for their earthy texture, natural ash deposits and irregular changes in colour. Contemporary Shigaraki encompasses a much wider range of expressions, but the relationship between material, firing and hand-made form remains central to its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eThis set reflects that continuing tradition through teaware made not simply to be displayed, but to be handled and used as part of the tea ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46310701400108,"sku":"7010","price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/MORI_Shiboridashiset1.jpg?v=1790752871","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/shigaraki-yaki-handmade-houhin-set-mori","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}