This Silver-Lined Shiboridashi Teapot brings together fine materials, traditional techniques, and beautiful design, making it well-suited for brewing high-quality Japanese teas.
Shiboridashi (絞り出し) is a traditional Japanese brewing vessel. Its name translates to "to squeeze out", describing how the lid helps to extract every last drop of tea. Wide and more flat than a Chinese gaiwan, it is used to brew high-grade, low-temperature teas like Gyokuro or Sencha.
The body of the Shiboridashi is made of Arita-yaki porcelain (有田焼磁器), produced in Arita, a small town in Saga Prefecture with over 400 years of porcelain-making history. It was here, in the early 17th century, that kaolin clay was first discovered in Japan by Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong (李參平), allowing local artisans to produce porcelain for the first time. Arita ware is known for its elegant, often minimalist forms and artistry.
The vessel is first shaped in pure white porcelain, then hand-carved using the Tobikanna technique (飛鉋) – a method of decorating the surface with rhythmic, fine markings created as the potter turns the piece on the wheel. The result is a texture that plays with light and invites touch. After carving, a layer of silver is brushed onto the surface, and the piece is fired again, fusing the metal to the porcelain and giving it a subtle, luminous finish that highlights the carved pattern. Each piece is carved by hand, so no two are exactly alike.
The silver coating isn't just for aesthetics. Silver is known to affect the taste of water. Many tea drinkers feel it makes the water softer, bringing out the tea's natural sweetness. The light interior invites you to enjoy the vibrant green color of the tea as it steeps.
Capacity: 120ml
Material: Silver-lined Arita-Yaki Porcelain (内外に銀を施した有田焼磁器)
Due to fine filtering, this shibo features a slow pour, which is especially well-suited for Japanese green teas.
NOTE: This shibo is handcrafted. It makes each piece unique and one of a kind. Thus, the shiboridashi that you will receive may slightly differ from the photos.
NOTE: Avoid using detergents when cleaning.