Oval Kyūsu Teapot with Side Handle
Hira kyūsu Flat Oval Teapot with side handle is handcrafted in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture where is known as the biggest production center for kyūsu teapots in Japan from the ancient times. A kyūsu is a traditional Japanese teapot mainly used for brewing green tea.
This chic black Tokoname ware kyūsu teapot is perfect for everyday use, not just for Japanese green tea but can also be enjoyed for all kinds of leaf tea. There is enough space inside to let the tea leaves to spread out for brewing, and it has a ceramic strainer made with fine holes made on thin and flat ceramic plate attached inside. The lid is made to fit perfectly so that it keeps high sealability and it is also designed to allow smooth pouring until the very last drip called "golden drop".
This kyūsu teapot is yakishime wood-fired with non-glazed matt finish so that it holds aroma of tea and will make tea with richer aroma with every brew and also the smooth texture will shine and age beautifully as you use it.
Details
Measurements: W17.5cm x D13.2cm x H7.5cm / W6.8" x D5.2" x 2.95"
Capacity: 300ml / Approx. 10.14oz
Material Type: Udei (Stoneware Ceramic)
Place of production: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture
Designed and Made in Japan
Shipping
Orders are shipped from Japan using Japan Post mail services or UPS international courier services.
Shipping cost is determined by weight or the size of the package and destination and it depends on the shipping option you select. You will see the available options for your chosen items at checkout.
Orders are typically shipped within 1-5 business days of your purchase if all items are in stock.
See here for the full information on shipping.
SHIPPING TO UNITED STATES
UPS Worldwide Saver: 2-4 Business Days / Starts from $19**
EMS (Japan Post/USPS): 3-5 Business Days+ / Starts from $30 - Select EMS for a PO Box delivery
Registered Post - 5-15 Business Days / Starts from $13
*For purchase above $800, you will be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
**Additional fee will apply for remote/extended areas.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist. We may change the shipping method accordingly.
SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Airmail (Japan Post/Australia Post): Starts from $9
Yamato Transport / UPS EXPEDITED*: 5-8 Business days / Starts from $28
*You may be collected custom fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist.
SHIPPING TO CANADA
UPS Worldwide Saver*: 3-5 Business Days / Starts from $20
Additional fee will apply for extended/remote area.
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Post - 2-4 weeks / Starts from $9
*You may be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
SHIPPING TO UK, FRANCE & GERMANY
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9
*VAT, Import Tax & Fee will be collected upon delivery
*Please remember there is 2~4 days processing time before we dispatch orders.
SHIPPING TO EUROPE*
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9
Return Policy
Returns Policy
We will only provide a refund in the event of damaged or defective items that we cannot replace. If you wish to return or exchange an item you must first contact us within 7 days of arrival by email at hello [at] uguisustore.com
Pre-ordered or Backordered items, sale or discounted items can not be returned.
We will not be able to accept return or exchange of items if contacted after 7 days of arrival, so please make sure to open the package and check the contents as soon as the package arrives.
All customers are responsible for shipping costs as well as duties on all returned items. We can not refund shipping if the package has already been shipped.
When the package for your order gets returned to us after no re-delivery is arranged when you needed to, we can resend you the package but you will need to pay for the postage again. If you choose to cancel the items, we can refund the amount for the purchased items but not the postage as it has already been shipped and is totally non-refundable.
