We first came across the instructor teapot, also known as a shiboridashi or houhin, when we attended a tea masterclass in Japan. Its open design, without a lid, allows tea enthusiasts to watch the delicate tea leaves unfold naturally as they brew, bringing a visual dimension to the tea-making experience.
Red-Brown (tan)
Tokoname Tan Japanese Instructor Teapot (Shiboridashi / Houhin)
We first came across the instructor teapot, also known as a shiboridashi or houhin, when we attended a tea masterclass in Japan. Its open design, without a lid, allows tea enthusiasts to watch the delicate tea leaves unfold naturally as they brew, bringing a visual dimension to the tea-making experience. A fine metal sieve at the spout ensures that the leaves stay in the pot while pouring, delivering a clear and perfect cup every time.
The instructor teapot is ideal for high-quality Japanese green teas such as Gyokuro, Sencha, and Kabusecha, where observing the leaf expansion enhances the appreciation of their aroma, flavour, and subtle umami. The combination of traditional design, practical functionality, and meditative beauty makes the Japanese instructor teapot a must-have for tea lovers, offering both sensory and visual enjoyment with every brew.
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