Houhin Teapot, which means a "Treasure Vessel", is a unique and versatile Japanese vessel for brewing tea, similar to a Chinese Gaiwan or Japanese Shiboridashi. Houhin's design is both practical and elegant, with a spout that filters out the small tea-particles and allows for a clean pour.
One of the key advantages of using a houhin (宝瓶) or shiboridashi (絞り出し) is its ability to extract the full flavor and aroma of the tea leaves. Its small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio allow the tea leaves to expand, releasing their flavor profile and creating a concentrated brew. These qualities make it perfect for enjoying the complex flavors of high-quality loose-leaf tea. Its spout acts as a filter, preventing loose tea leaves from escaping into the cup or pitcher, ensuring a clean and smooth brew.
Houhin is a popular brewing vessel for Japanese green teas such as sencha and gyokuro, as well as for Chinese teas and Taiwanese high mountain oolongs.
Capacity: 110 ml
Size: 4.3" x 2.7 in / 11 x 7 cm
Material: Stoneware. Unglazed.
NOTE: Avoid using detergents when cleaning.