Kuramoto Masao Senchawan

This cup is designed specifically for high-grade sencha, which is typically brewed in small quantities to concentrate the flavor. The 40ml capacity ensures you can savor the tea in small, deliberate sips, allowing the nuances of the leaves to shine.

No, the gilded rim is delicate and should be hand-washed only. We recommend avoiding the microwave and dishwasher to preserve the integrity of the gold detailing and the hand-painted stripes.

The pure white porcelain provides a neutral canvas, allowing you to fully appreciate the vibrant green color and clarity of your sencha. It also offers a smooth, clean mouthfeel that doesn't interfere with the tea's delicate flavor profile.

Sai-tokusa refers to a colorful variation of the traditional 'tokusa' pattern, which mimics the vertical lines of horsetail grass. While classic tokusa is often monochromatic, the 'sai' prefix indicates the use of multiple colors—in this case, blue, green, and orange—to create a more vibrant, modern aesthetic.

While it is a piece of fine Kiyomizu-yaki craftsmanship, it is designed to be used. With proper hand-washing, it is durable enough for daily tea rituals, though its small size makes it best suited for focused, meditative tea sessions rather than casual, large-volume drinking.