Find quiet mountain-lake serenity in every brew
“Blending the centuries-old wheel-thrown craftsmanship of Jingdezhen with a subtle natural glaze finish, this stoneware Side-Handle Kyusu Teapot boasts a textured clay body layered with hand-brushed lake-green glaze that softly blends and melds during high-temperature firing.
Drawing on the traditional side-handle kyusu form, its horizontally compressed body creates a broad, low silhouette with softly rounded shoulders and a full belly. The shallow inset lid fits neatly into the upper opening, finished with a small bridge-shaped knob that offers a secure resting point for the finger while pouring.
A short tubular spout extends naturally from one side of the body, maintaining the compact proportions of the teapot, while the flared hollow handle projects laterally at an angle, creating the distinctive side-handle arrangement. Together with the teapot's low center of gravity, this configuration supports a steady, controlled pouring motion.
As part of TeaTsy’s debut stoneware series, it embodies genuine handcrafted pottery to craft a slow, mindful tea ritual that grounds your senses amid busy days.”
Hand-Thrown Jingdezhen/ 景德鎮 Craft
Individually wheel-thrown by master artisans in Jingdezhen / 景德鎮. Each Side-Handle Kyusu Teapot carries unique weight, silhouette, and balanced proportions that mass-produced teaware cannot replicate.
Hand-Brushed Lake Green Landscape Glaze Meets Rustic Speckled Body
Hand-brushed mineral glazes build layer upon layer, naturally fusing at peak temperature to form soft lake-mountain gradients with unique surface textures. The speckled raw stoneware body delivers primitive aged charm, its earthy clay perfectly complementing the silky glaze—an ideal match for wabi-sabi tea spaces.
Side-Handle Kyusu Form & Controlled Pouring
The Side-Handle Kyusu silhouette is defined by a broad, compressed rounded body, shallow inset lid, bridge-shaped knob, short tubular spout, and laterally positioned handle.
At 11.5 cm wide and only 6.8 cm high, the teapot sits low and stable on the tea table. Its rounded belly provides space for loose leaves to open, while the short spout allows tea to leave the vessel promptly once the desired infusion is reached.
The flared hollow side handle creates a natural point of control during pouring, while the bridge-shaped lid knob allows the lid to be steadied comfortably with the finger. With a compact 140 ml capacity, the form is particularly well suited to focused tea sessions built around repeated, measured infusions.
High-Temperature Durable Firing
Fired through a gradual segmented heating curve with extended high-temperature hold at peak, strengthening the clay body for long-term daily brewing use.
Versatile: Daily Ritual or Thoughtful Gift
Whether centering your morning tea practice at home or gifting to someone who appreciates quiet craftsmanship, this Side-Handle Kyusu Teapot serves both as a personal sanctuary item and an elegant, understated gesture for design enthusiasts, minimalists, and tea lovers alike.
FAQ
Q: Is this teapot real handmade Jingdezhen ceramic?
A: Yes. Every Side-Handle Kyusu Teapot is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed by Jingdezhen artisans — no machine mass production.
Q: Why do glaze colors look slightly different on each piece?
A: Color variations come from manual brush glazing and high-temperature glaze fusion. Subtle differences are natural handmade marks, not defects.
Q: Can I put this teapot in the microwave or dishwasher?
A: Microwave is not recommended. Hand wash only with mild soap to protect the glaze texture. Avoid hard abrasive scrubbers.
Q: What teas work best with this teapot?
A: Its compact 140 ml capacity, low rounded body, and short spout make it well suited to sencha, gyokuro, oolong, white tea, and other loose-leaf teas enjoyed through repeated, controlled infusions.
Q: Is returns accepted for slight glaze color differences?
A: Minor glaze variations are inherent artisanal features. Please refer to our full Customer Notice below for details on our handmade variance policy.
Specifications
| Material | Stoneware (Matte speckled raw clay base) |
| Craftsmanship | Hand-thrown body, hand-brushed layered lake green mountain landscape gradient glaze |
| Firing Process | Gradual segmented heating curve, reaching a peak temperature of approximately 1270°C |
| Dimensions | Teapot (With Lid): Height 6.8 cm (2.68 in) | Width 11.5 cm (4.53 in) |
| Capacity | 140 ml (4.73 fl oz) |
| Weight | Net Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz / 0.40 lbs) |
| Care Instructions | Hand wash recommended. Clean gently with mild unscented soap or baking soda. Avoid harsh abrasive scrubbers. |
| Care Tip |
Rinse off all cleaning residue thoroughly after washing, then air-dry uncovered. Stoneware has porous clay bodies; leftover soap or baking soda will absorb unpleasant odors over time and leave stale smells.
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Important Customer Notice: Unique Hand-Brushed Glaze Marks
Every piece in the Lake Veil collection is individually handcrafted with layered natural mineral glazes and finished through high-temperature kiln firing. Due to the nature of hand brushing, glaze flow, and the interaction between minerals and heat, slight variations in color tone, texture, and surface details are naturally created during the firing process.
Product images are provided as a visual reference only. Each vessel carries its own unique glaze expression, with subtle differences in gradient, texture, and surface character while maintaining the overall design harmony of the collection.
These natural variations are inherent characteristics of handcrafted Jingdezhen ceramics, not production defects. For this reason, returns or exchanges will not be accepted based solely on differences in glaze color, texture, or surface appearance.
These individual marks reflect the beauty of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, where each piece is shaped by both the artisan's hand and the natural transformation of the kiln.
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