WTB Kyusu

[Jlee1096]

Hello,
I'm looking for my first Kyusu after years of brewing in glass or typical glazed ceramics. I drink predominantly Japanese Sencha, Gyokuro and Genmaicha and am looking to marry a daily use Kyusu to these. I have particularly narrowed in on Tokoname and Sado Mumyoi clays. If anybody is considering sending a good Kyusu down the road, please reach out. I would not be opposed to a Shiboridashi or Houhin as I am seeking to taste the nuances created from brewing in unglazed clay, and less concerned with specific aesthetics.
Thanks
Jonathan

[Baisao]

Hello,
I'm looking for my first Kyusu after years of brewing in glass or typical glazed ceramics. I drink predominantly Japanese Sencha, Gyokuro and Genmaicha and am looking to marry a daily use Kyusu to these. I have particularly narrowed in on Tokoname and Sado Mumyoi clays. If anybody is considering sending a good Kyusu down the road, please reach out. I would not be opposed to a Shiboridashi or Houhin as I am seeking to taste the nuances created from brewing in unglazed clay, and less concerned with specific aesthetics.
Thanks
Jonathan

Why not buy directly from Hojo?

[Jlee1096]

Hello,
I'm looking for my first Kyusu after years of brewing in glass or typical glazed ceramics. I drink predominantly Japanese Sencha, Gyokuro and Genmaicha and am looking to marry a daily use Kyusu to these. I have particularly narrowed in on Tokoname and Sado Mumyoi clays. If anybody is considering sending a good Kyusu down the road, please reach out. I would not be opposed to a Shiboridashi or Houhin as I am seeking to taste the nuances created from brewing in unglazed clay, and less concerned with specific aesthetics.
Thanks
Jonathan

Why not buy directly from Hojo?

Perhaps one day, currently a little out of range for me. They do have quite the selection available however.

[Thundercleese]

Hibiki-An has a range of kyusu made with Tokoname clay for very reasonable prices. Sazen does as well.

[Jlee1096]

Hibiki-An has a range of kyusu made with Tokoname clay for very reasonable prices. Sazen does as well.

I’ve not run across these two in the past, thank you for the recommendation. They appear to have some no frills options at a good value available.

[pedant]

Why not buy directly from Hojo?

Perhaps one day, currently a little out of range for me.

do you mean price range? if so, what is your price range?

[Jlee1096]

Yes, should have clarified I was meaning price range. I had initially hoped to come across something used at a good deal, perhaps 50% of new or less.

[pedant]

a deal and a price are different concepts, though. do you have an actual price range in mind (if so, what?), or are you more looking for any quality teapot if it's a good deal? also, what capacity (volume) do you have in mind?

[Jlee1096]

a deal and a price are different concepts, though. do you have an actual price range in mind (if so, what?), or are you more looking for any quality teapot if it's a good deal? also, what capacity (volume) do you have in mind?

Indeed, you are correct- I’m not looking for a good deal on a $800 pot!

Ideally looking to stay at or below $100 for something to be introduced to tasting tea in clay. It’s generally only me, and occasionally my daughter, 175- 300ml should be just fine.

[LeoFox]

a deal and a price are different concepts, though. do you have an actual price range in mind (if so, what?), or are you more looking for any quality teapot if it's a good deal? also, what capacity (volume) do you have in mind?

Indeed, you are correct- I’m not looking for a good deal on a $800 pot!

Ideally looking to stay at or below $100 for something to be introduced to tasting tea in clay. It’s generally only me, and occasionally my daughter, 175- 300ml should be just fine.

Very hard to get something good at that price point. If willing to spend just a little more - consider kohokujo and junzo maekawa

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185513850739


https://www.artisticnippon.com/product/ ... usu11.html

[Jlee1096]

a deal and a price are different concepts, though. do you have an actual price range in mind (if so, what?), or are you more looking for any quality teapot if it's a good deal? also, what capacity (volume) do you have in mind?

Indeed, you are correct- I’m not looking for a good deal on a $800 pot!

Ideally looking to stay at or below $100 for something to be introduced to tasting tea in clay. It’s generally only me, and occasionally my daughter, 175- 300ml should be just fine.

Very hard to get something good at that price point. If willing to spend just a little more - consider kohokujo and junzo maekawa

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185513850739


https://www.artisticnippon.com/product/ ... usu11.html

Thanks for passing these along, do you have any experience with Gyokko Kiln as well?

[LeoFox]

Heard they function well but use very standard (normal) clay that is likely industrially processed with various additives to achieve good handibility and appearance. Nothing wrong with that. But if you are looking for pots with special attention paid to clay and also handiwork - you will have to pay more unless willing to buy used - in which case you should hunt the auction sites

[Jlee1096]

Heard they function well but use very standard (normal) clay that is likely industrially processed with various additives to achieve good handibility and appearance. Nothing wrong with that. But if you are looking for pots with special attention paid to clay and also handiwork - you will have to pay more unless willing to buy used - in which case you should hunt the auction sites

Thank you, I'll cruise some auctions to see what may pop up