How many Kyusu do you own? And bonus question, how many do you use? So, 2 answers are permitted.

1
89
20%
2-3
96
22%
4-5
42
10%
6-7
14
3%
8-10
10
2%
11-14
6
1%
15 or more
10
2%
I USE 1
63
14%
2-3
67
15%
4-5
23
5%
6-7
6
1%
8-10
3
1%
11-14
3
1%
15 or more
10
2%
 
Total votes: 442

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Mar 27th, '15, 03:14

Yeah plain Banko is a great buy, for the price it can't be beat!. Agree with Tead on his assessment of Hokujo clay. Its really nice stuff.

Maybe one day Yamada Sou and Akira with do a collaboration! I do love Hojo's clays! 8)

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 15th, '15, 11:56

Sorry to break the thread but here's my new Kyusu
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Balance in the hand on this pot is superb. Not used this clay before but really like it. Its more subtle then Nosaka and far less rounding. Its got a 20 hole direct filter at 160ml and its taller shape makes all Sencha easy in it. Its got no inside rim around lid so clean up it also simple.

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Apr 15th, '15, 12:52

Beautiful kyusu, Alex! :shock:
What is the clay that has been used?

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 15th, '15, 13:04

Its Sado Mumyoi

I've held off buying a rear handle pot until one came by I couldn't pass up. Well worth the wait! 8)

Those floor boards are well over a hundred years old! just sanded them back and coated :lol:

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 18th, '15, 14:07

Hojo new Iga clay. This is the prototype and not mine. No prizes for guessing the artist
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Read about the clay here

http://hojotea.com/en/posts-110/
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Apr 18th, '15, 14:09

Alex wrote:Hojo new Iga clay. This is the prototype and not mine. No prizes for guess the artist
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Read about the clay here

http://hojotea.com/en/posts-110/
From the handle I would say Tachi Masaki! :mrgreen:

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 18th, '15, 14:22

Nope try again!!! Akira used to sell his pot though not as natural clay but standard blended back in the day.

I confirmed the name of the artist with Akira. Although I knew from the pic. And I know Chip will know who it is straight away. I also have another juicy bit of info 8)

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 18th, '15, 15:26

OK OK its Murata Yoshiki

:mrgreen:

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by William » Apr 18th, '15, 16:01

Alex wrote:OK OK its Murata Yoshiki

:mrgreen:
:mrgreen:

I already heard this name! If I am not wrong he is specialized in kyusu with yohen effect.

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Chip » Apr 18th, '15, 16:34

I am brain dead from an insanely hilly bike ride. I too would have guessed a weird clay Tachi based on shape, lid attachment, etc.

So that is not it.

The clay clue makes me consider Gisui. But this does not ring true to me.

Yamada Sou. There was recent discussion on Yamada Sou and clay which leads me down this path.

... hmmm, though the shape reminds me of Yoshiki as well.

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 18th, '15, 17:35

Chip wrote:hmmm, though the shape reminds me of Yoshiki as well.
It is Yoshiki!

And Hojo told me he'll be instructing him to style them like earlier generation Yamada Jozan

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Chip » Apr 18th, '15, 19:28

So, kinda right.

Interesting, Hojo will instruct Yoshiki ... :shock:

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by Alex » Apr 19th, '15, 05:00

It seems like a great collaboration. I love the forms of his tea pot. My only reservation is his filters can be a little hit and miss for me. Love the texture of the clay. Hojo commented that the picture is showing the clay too red.

This is how is actually looks

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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by debunix » Apr 30th, '15, 12:06

Had to increase the number of kyusu owned with today's post....using the term here strictly to refer to a side-handled teapot...now the total is 6.

Thanks to kyarazen for this Shimizu Ken Nosaka clay beauty, which is a petite and unassuming lefty pot (yay!) with a lovely effect on green teas. Enjoying this morning with some O-Cha Gyoku Hou, and Shawn McGuire's snowflake yunomi for pleasing contrast.

It shares the limelight generously with the teacup
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And it doesn't have a bad side
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It's deep red/orange is a sweet backdrop for deep green gyokuro, although this still doesn't quite capture the rich shade of the clay
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Re: Ode to the Kyusu

by kyarazen » May 1st, '15, 08:09

debunix wrote:Had to increase the number of kyusu owned with today's post....using the term here strictly to refer to a side-handled teapot...now the total is 6.

Thanks to kyarazen for this Shimizu Ken Nosaka clay beauty, which is a petite and unassuming lefty pot (yay!) with a lovely effect on green teas. Enjoying this morning with some O-Cha Gyoku Hou, and Shawn McGuire's snowflake yunomi for pleasing contrast.

It shares the limelight generously with the teacup

you're very welcome.. :) i have serious TAD (teaware acquisition disorder) and unfortunately do not do justice to many of the pots i have

glad it is in good hands and brewing up good tea for you!

regards,
kz

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