Emui: Handmade Guinomi Cup - Vertical Pattern Brown [Available upon request]A handmade guinomi cup by ceramic artist Emi Nakagawa. She studied ceramic production in Kyoto and uses the Kiyomizu yaki tradition with clay from Shigaraki, Shiga. Product Info Diameter: About 6. 5 cm (2. 55 in) Height: About 5. 3 cm (2 in) Volume: 90ml (3. 0 fl oz) when filled near to the rim Material: Ceramic Note that because these bowls are handmade, there will be variations in color & size. Product Care & Maintenance Do not use in microwave. Do

Location: 168 Saiinshimizuchō

The flat design makes it easier for the tea leaves to spread out and extract the flavor

This tea was grown by tea farmer Dai Oizumi

where 90% of the island is still virgin forest

but cannot be replenished

5 cm circumference

Notes: Mountain-grown

Using hot water may result in the color bleeding

What is Kukicha

harvested and processed with care: nestled in the region’s highland terroir

called Aji-ishi 庵治石

Since ancient times