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Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 17th, '14, 21:59
by Chip
Not the first time I have posted photos of this Noutomi Susumu Hagi Kyusu (and coordinating wan-s) ... but there are always elements of this Kyusu that need to be shared with TeaChat, especially since this artisan is not as well known to the West. I consider it my responsibility and privilege to share it with you all ... in all its glory (as much as my phone can bring).
The form is "tebineri" or pinched versus wheeled. This is very common of this family in their brewing vessels.
The glaze is like glass ... crackled glass.
The spout on most Hagi are this style ... similar to a Hobin.
The inner plumbing works very well for even Fukamushi.
Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 17th, '14, 23:31
by debunix
The glaze is so very refined and delicate against the more robust pinched design of the pot. The close-ups really add to my appreciation of it.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 18th, '14, 01:32
by Tead Off
Brings a personal warmth that is absent in most kyusu, I think.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 18th, '14, 06:06
by Noonie
The spout looks like a large bottom lip...would be funny with this in mind to see tea flowing from it
Thanks for sharing.
Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 18th, '14, 09:49
by Jspigs
Very nice! Is it wood fired? It reminds me of some of the pots made by some of the resident forum artisans who wood fire their wares.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 18th, '14, 13:19
by Chip
Thank you Jspigs.
No, I do not believe it is woodfired.
This Kyusu does have a slip added to the exterior. If you look around the rim of the last photo, you can see where it begins ... or ends.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 18th, '14, 16:41
by Buzz Fledderjohn
I love my Junzo Black Kinsai kyusu. Perfect size (about 6oz/180ml to the rim), excellent pour. I've been using it almost non-stop for the past few months.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 19th, '14, 22:45
by Chip
Buzz Fledderjohn wrote:I love my Junzo Black Kinsai kyusu. Perfect size (about 6oz/180ml to the rim), excellent pour. I've been using it almost non-stop for the past few months.
Where there is a black Junzo ... a white Junzo is lurking!
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 19th, '14, 22:52
by Chip
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 20th, '14, 04:43
by Stentor
I like this one A LOT. Really an absolutely wonderful kyusu. I'm jealous.
Thanks for sharing more pictures of it!
Would it be too bold of me to ask you to take some pictures of the lid itself?
Also, does the lid fit very tightly?
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 20th, '14, 04:57
by Teaism
Yoshiki's work is nice. I am eyeing on his hammered finished effect chawan (
http://www.artisticnippon.com/product/t ... hawan.html ) but the price makes me go dizzy...
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 20th, '14, 12:38
by Chip
Stentor wrote:I like this one A LOT. Really an absolutely wonderful kyusu. I'm jealous.
Thanks for sharing more pictures of it!
Would it be too bold of me to ask you to take some pictures of the lid itself?
Also, does the lid fit very tightly?
It was a great beginner Yoshiki buy. Most Yoshiki cost 2X or 3X more ... but I wanted to try one before shelling out more. I was a tad concerned about the relatively small ball filter, but this does not appear to be an issue at all.
I will post lid shots momentarily.
Yeah, I love the hammered Yoshiki. I like his textural works.
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 20th, '14, 12:52
by Chip
Stentor, the lid fit is just right for this type of lid. It has slight amount of play. I would not want it any tighter.
And in general use, it will not make a jingling sound ... but it will if I "force the issue" and shake the pot.
Some links and a photo. Hope this answers your question(s).
http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Teamaa ... b.jpg.html
http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Teamaa ... 1.jpg.html
http://s285.photobucket.com/user/Teamaa ... d.jpg.html
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 20th, '14, 13:08
by Stentor
That's perfect, thanks Chip!
Re: Ode to the Kyusu
Posted: Feb 24th, '14, 06:44
by Alex
This is a very special Kyusu.
160ml Gisui.
Texture of the clay is smooth and soft like powdered toffee. The effect on the tea is subtle. Its quite close to porcelain actually with a gentle mineral finish. Brews great tea. Has a 32 hole direct filter and for Fuka is fine as long as you dont fill up the pot.
In terms of leaf particles in the cup its about the same as a very fine ball filter.
The last picture is of a finger print....it didnt come out very well but is perhaps my favourite part of the pot. The pour is unmatched by anything I've used before. It simply will not drip down the body of the pot at any stage of the pour. Please forgive the weird black leather coaster...I just grabbed the nearest thing
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