{"product_id":"ireko-chaki-houhin-cup-set-black","title":"Ireko Chaki Houhin \u0026 Cup Set - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNankei Pottery: Ireko Chaki Tea Set - Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete tea ritual, nested in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ireko Chaki celebrates functional minimalism. \"Ireko\" refers to the traditional Japanese art of nesting objects within one another—a design philosophy Nankei Pottery has perfected to create a beautiful tea experience that fits into a single, compact silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Houhin-style (handleless) set in black features a raw, textured exterior that feels like a smooth stone gathered from a riverbed, contrasted by some glazed interiors for modern versatility. It is the perfect companion for the modern tea drinker who values both portability and the profound sensory experience of traditional Banko-yaki. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of a Houhin teapot, and two tea cups that stack perfectly inside the pot. It is the ultimate companion for those who want to take their tea ritual from the home to a picnic or on a weekend escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eblack\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eclay is left unglazed on the outside, providing a non-slip, organic grip and a beautiful matte aesthetic that honours the raw Earth of Yokkaichi. This set features a glazed interior inside the cups, and unglazed interior inside the houhin. By leaving the inside of the houhin unglazed, the fine irregularities on the surface reduce the teas astringency – resulting in a mellow delicious taste. Due to the high clay firing the ceramic resists odours and can be used for a variety of teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a classic Houhin, it is designed for brewing teas such as gyokuro and sencha at lower temperatures (up to 70\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin mtight\"\u003e∘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e). The handleless design allows you to wrap your hands around the warmth of the pot, while the built-in ceramic strainer ensures a clear, leaf-free pour every time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy choose a Houhin? The treasure bottle shape is specifically engineered to let premium tea leaves expand fully, extracting the deep savoury \u003cem\u003eumami\u003c\/em\u003e that high-grade Japanese greens are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Natural black clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouhin Finish: Unglazed black exterior, unglazed black interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCups Finish: Unglazed black exterior, glazed interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate capacity: Houhin: 120ml \/ Cup 1: 50ml  \/ Cup 2: 30ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements Houhin: 11.5 x 9 x H6cm \/ Cup 1:  \/ Cup 2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions: Start pouring at a gentle angle and gradually tilt the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Hand wash only. Not dishwasher safe, not microwave safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eAbout Nankei Pottery's unglazed cups and tablewares:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product highlights the raw texture of the clay. While oil stains may occur more easily than on glazed items, they can typically be removed by applying a small amount of detergent and scrubbing with a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the houhin is unglazed and crafted from raw, mineral-rich earth, you may notice subtle orange blushes or tiny dark iron spots on the surface. These are not defects, but the natural mineral colours of the clay reacting to the high heat of the kiln. Each piece is a unique record of its firing, carrying the honest fingerprints of the Japanese landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nankei Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58915222814880,"sku":"kt030","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/0175\/9810\/files\/Nankei-ireko-chaki-houhin-cup-set-black.jpg?v=1789874672","url":"https:\/\/www.mujostore.com\/products\/ireko-chaki-houhin-cup-set-black","provider":"Mujo Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}