【Restocked】Koie Hiroshi (Reiko) Silky Red Clay Kyusu Teapot - Shiha Original 玲光朱泥 RK11

Shiha Original Teapot – Crafted for Tea Enthusiasts

Discover the Shiha Original Teapot, an exclusive creation from SHIHA TEAPOT SHOP. This teapot was thoughtfully designed in collaboration with renowned Tokoname teapot artist Koie Hiroshi.

Perfect for Tea Lovers

This simple yet elegant red teapot is made from high-quality Tokoname clay. With an ideal capacity of 180–200ml, it's the perfect size for personal tea sessions.

Designed for Ideal Functionality

• Smooth and steady water flow

• Excellent water-stopping performance

• Lid fits precisely, offering a satisfying and secure placement

Thoughtfully Designed

Every detail of this teapot was designed to meet the expectations of serious tea drinkers—combining traditional craftsmanship with functional perfection.

To satisfy tea lovers need, we designed as follows;

* Right-size to brew tea (180-200ml)

* Good clay - Make taste of tea richer (especially green tea)

* Simple - Simple & natural are basic mind of tea.

* Classical - Body Shape, angle of handle are following teapots of old time of Japan. It may bring inner joy. 

Special Red Clay

Reiko's red Clay is very fine. You may able to tell from the photos. 

He mixed clay taken UNDRER THE POND of Tokoname 20 YEARS AGO and one from 40 YEARS AGO. 

After purification, the clay became smooth and fine– and then clay has natural shine(glow) and become more tasteful.  As you use it will have more shine(glow). 

The texture gives you calmness in your mind, every time your eyes catch the teapot, it will bring you a joy. 

The clay make good brewing effect. 

All the process of teapot making has been done by Reiko himself alone. From clay selection/making to firing. Holes on strainer was also made by himself, please see the video in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muVW75CaCYw

Artist: Koie Hiroshi (Reiko)

Koie Hiroshi has been accredited as the holder of Intangible Cultural Property by Tokoname City of Japan.

His style of works is CLASSICAL and ELEGANT. Not only total impression, even detail parts (lid, lid knob, openings of teapot, curves...) have the taste. It satisfies your aesthetic sense. 

He makes tea ware for Sencha tea ceremony. It means that his works are selected and used by masters of  Japanese Sencha Ceremony. Only selected artists and studios make tea ware for Sencha tea ceremony in Japan. 

Please read about Senchado tea ceremony ware. https://shihateacomfort.com/reikocups/

Capacity: approx. 185ml
Artist: Reiko（Hiroshi Koie) 
Box: Wood Box 

Note: cups are not included.

 Artist Stamp: "Hiroshi 廣”, name of the artist

Artist Reiko Page