① Product Description
Chūkā. That's what we call a teapot in Okinawan. I heard that word every time my grandmother made tea when I was little. And the first time I held this one, what came to me was the image of old stone in the rain.
Round and grounded, with a weight that settles quietly into both hands. The glaze moves slowly across the surface, like water finding its way down weathered rock. Gray melting into teal, teal fading back into gray. No clear line between them.
The lid has a different kind of presence. The green there is brighter, more alive — like moss after the rain. When I reached for the knob, I almost didn't want to lift it.
The arched handle invites you to hold it with both hands. This isn't a teapot for rushed mornings. It's the one you reach for when you actually mean to make tea.
Something about this piece slows me down — just a little, but enough. Why not let your next cup of tea be one that asks you to slow down too?
② Dimensions & Weight
- Height (with lid and handle): 6.1 in (15.5 cm)
- Width / Diameter (including spout and handle): 6.1 in (15.5 cm)
- Depth: 4.3 in (11 cm)
- Lid: 3.0 in diameter (7.5 cm), 1.6 in height (4 cm)
- Weight (total with lid): 21.4 oz (606.2 g)
- Weight (pot only): 18.9 oz (535.1 g)
- Weight (lid only): 2.5 oz (71.2 g)
③ Capacity
Capacity: approximately 13.1 fl oz (387 ml)
④ Materials
Stoneware clay with lead-free glaze. The body is finished in a flowing gray-and-teal glaze that resembles weathered stone, while the lid is glazed in a brighter moss green for contrast. Lead- and cadmium-free as confirmed by the artisan.
⑤ Origin
Handmade in Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan by Jin - Pottery Studio (Masahito Date).
⑥ Handmade Note
Each piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, texture, and size are a natural part of the handmaking process — and part of its charm.
⑦ Care Instructions
Hand wash only. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Not induction cooktop compatible. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Handle the lid and arched handle with care.
⑧ Food Safe Statement
Made with lead-free glaze as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.
⑨ Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
⑩ Shipping Note
Fragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.
