MADE IN JAPAN
Japanese Ceramic Tea Mug
$22.00
Details
~ Ritual of Tea ~
Made of 'Minoyaki' earthenware, fired at a high temperature and hand finished at a long-standing family run kiln in Japan. Mr Marunaka’s family kiln can be found by negotiating a series of narrow, winding roads and precarious bridges spanned over small creeks. The kiln was originally opened by his father to exclusively produce vessels for ‘chawan mushi’ (a savoury egg custard dish). Now, 30 years on, Marunaka-san produces a limited range of items including tea & sake cups, mugs, bowls and pourers, including his classic shape for tea and coffee - the ‘lopsided’ mug.
Each piece is unique, timeless and made beautifully with the lasting quality of Japanese craftsmanship. Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the artisan nature of the product and are embraced.
Size: 200 ml
8cm diameter x 7cm height
Handcrafted in Japan
Microwave and dishwasher safe
MATERIAL & CARE
8cm diameter x 7cm height
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Always place very hot items onto either wood or cloth
ABOUT MADE IN JAPAN
Made in Japan (MIJ). A small family-run businesses in Japan that have been making ceramics for hundreds of years. You can’t get the sense of Made In Japan (MIJ) without getting the sense of Japan first.
And Japan is all about green tea, sake, great food, beautiful people and lots of laughter. And that’s exactly what Peter, the founder of MIJ, experienced on his first journey to Japan over 35 years ago.
A journey during which he visited small local family kilns, where ceramic dishes are first shaped and then glazed from local clays with true emotions, skills and traditions, reflecting the knowledge of several generations of master pottery guilds.
Each piece is functional, well designed, durable and unique. All the items are dishwasher and microwave safe making them perfect for restaurant, cafe or home use. Their products are timeless and beautiful with the lasting quality of Japanese craftsmanship.
