Yuzamashi – Tokoname Water Cooling Bowl - Saffron Sand / 常滑 湯冷し 09003015 ■ Material: Pottery (mortar)

■  Material: Pottery (mortar)

you could almost taste the flavour of the hinoki wood

bringing forth life itself

5 cm x 8 cm x 1

The detailed craftsmanship highlights the skill of Takaoka metal artisans

Yuzamashi – Tokoname Water Cooling Bowl - Saffron Sand / 常滑 湯冷し 09003015 ■ Material: Pottery (mortar)In the quiet rhythm of Japanese tea preparation, the yuzamashi plays a subtle but essential role. Made by skilled artisans in Tokoname one of Japans Six Ancient Kilns these water cooling bowls are designed to adjust boiling water to the ideal temperature before it touches delicate tea leaves. Whether preparing sencha, gyokuro, or other high grade green teas, pouring hot water into a yuzamashi allows it to cool slightly, helping release the sweetness