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'''Kyusu''' (also: kyūsu, 急須) are Japanese teapots used for brewing tea. The word "kyusu" in Japanese refers to any teapot, with a common misconception that all kyusu pots possess a side handle, which is technically the yokode kyusu. The misconception is exacerbated in light of modern parlance where "kyusu" usually refers to the side-handled yokode kyusu variety of Japanese kyusu. Kyusu teapots are generally used for brewing green tea in particular, while other varieties of tea such as black and Oolong can also be brewed depending on the variety of kyusu used and the material used to make the teapot.

'''Kyusu''' (also: kyūsu, 急須) are Japanese teapots used for brewing tea. The word "kyusu" in Japanese refers to any teapot, with a common misconception that all kyusu pots possess a side handle, which is technically the yokode kyusu. The misconception is exacerbated in light of modern parlance where "kyusu" usually refers to the side-handled yokode kyusu variety of Japanese kyusu. <ref>Kyusu teapots[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ky%C5%ABsu Shizuoka Prefecture Official site]</ref> are generally used for brewing green tea in particular, while other varieties of tea such as black and Oolong can also be brewed depending on the variety of kyusu used and the material used to make the teapot.

== History and origins ==

== History and origins ==

=== Tokonome Yaki ===

=== Tokonome Yaki ===

Tokonome Yaki is located in Aichi Prefecture. This area is said to have begun producing ceramics and clayware as early as the 8th or 9th century CE during Japan's Heian era. Tokoname is one of the oldest kilns in Japan. This area specializes in producing red clay kyusu. Some of the smaller kyusu pots from Tokonome feature lids that do not fall off due to water adhesion keeping the lid fastened. Another interesting feature of some of the Tokonome Yaki teapots is a special spout crafted at an angle. The special angle allows these items to pour without leaking. Tokoname ware is one of the largest production areas in Japan for teaware and tableware as well as the "manekineko" or "lucky-waving-cat" statuettes popular in Japan and abroad.

Tokoname Yaki is located in Aichi Prefecture. This area is said to have begun producing ceramics and clayware as early as the 8th or 9th century CE during Japan's Heian era. Tokoname is one of the oldest kilns in Japan. This area specializes in producing red clay kyusu. Some of the smaller kyusu pots from Tokonome feature lids that do not fall off due to water adhesion keeping the lid fastened. Another interesting feature of some of the Tokoname Yaki teapots is a special spout crafted at an angle. The special angle allows these items to pour without leaking. Tokoname ware is one of the largest production areas in Japan for teaware and tableware as well as the "manekineko" or "lucky-waving-cat" statuettes popular in Japan and abroad.

=== Mumyoi Yaki ===

=== Mumyoi Yaki ===

* [[Yixing]]

* [[Yixing]]

* [[Gaiwan]]

* [[Gaiwan]]

[[Category:Tea accessory]]

[[Category:Tea accessory]]

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