What a good tokoname pot should look like?

[Sam.]

I use an 11 oz kyusu right now and just fill it to 8 or 9 ounces usually. That fills up one yunomi for me so it creates a nice cycle where I brew exactly one cup at a time.

[CDS]

This is not totally uncommon it seems, even among other craftsmen of Tokoname kyusu-s.

This is a Kenji kyusu. The explanation I received from Toru of AN was that one side was more or less deox fired and the other was exposed to oxygen. Not sure what caused it with these Gyokko kyusu-s, but deox fired pieces are often higher priced.

Chip,
What is that piece of clear plastic for on the spout of your pot? Thanks!
Chris

[Chip]

That is a spout protector that some people leave on after arrival. They not only reduce chipping, but also eliminate dribble stains.

Having chipped spouts on several kyusu-s, I should leave mine on, but have generally opted to take it off. I have a few that are made of nicely molded and color matched silicone ... I leave them on.

[wyardley]

In your opinion what size is the best for brewing all kinds of tea ,just for one cup of tea.

Depends on what size your cup is!

[Chip]

And personal preference.

I like having a few different sizes. Also gives me an excuse to buy more .....

[Sam.]

I really like some of the other, larger pieces on this site and now I plan on placing an order for this one: http://www.yuuki-cha.com/Japanese+Teapo ... ame+Teapot

Thanks to this forum I am on a tea-spending spree!

I needed to find a new pot since that "black" (actually brown) pot that Victoria ordered from CD Japan turned out to be a disappointment.

[Victoria]

Sam, I love the green! Very nice and a discount to boot! Very intrigued by the
new design pot. The smooth back would really be a plus in rinsing out leaves.

http://www.yuuki-cha.com/Japanese+Teapo ... ame+Teapot

[Sam.]

The simplest innovations like that one seem so obvious once someone else makes them. I bet the leaves flow right out of the back when you wash water into the spout.

I've been using one of the cheapo kyusu's from Den's for a year now and it's worked well but it's time for an upgrade to a more authentic and aesthetically pleasing pot. I'm going to wait a few weeks to order it since I'll be in Mexico and don't want to miss the delivery.

[TIM]

山田常山 the most famous Tokoname master clan:





A good Tokoname should look like these, imo. T

[TokyoB]

Nice 4 oz Gyokko red clay kyusu with sasame (clay, not metal screen) just listed recently on Yuuki Cha. Only $36

http://www.yuuki-cha.com/Japanese+Teapo ... ame+Teapot

[Victoria]

I saw that! Sweet! If I hadn't just found a 4oz from CD Japan, I would have gotten that one. Very tempting, and on sale!