Yachimun Teapot – Faceted Matte White with Cream Clay Handle by Masahito Date (012-JN)

① Product Description

When I first saw this teapot, I thought: it looks like something carved from stone. The faceted body — shaped into clean, angled planes — catches the light differently with every small turn. The matte white glaze settles into each face quietly, shifting from warm to cool depending on how you look at it. Ceramic, but with the quiet presence of architecture.

The handle arches up and over, left unglazed — warm cream clay against the cool white body. Two textures, two temperatures, one gentle conversation. In Okinawa, this kind of teapot is called a chuukaa, and the arched overhead handle is one of its quiet signatures.

Brewing tea in this pot slows time down. Even on a rushed morning, just holding it makes me breathe a little deeper. Pour green tea, hojicha, or sanpin — Okinawa's beloved jasmine tea — and watch the steam rise gently from the spout.

The kind of piece you reach for not just to make tea, but to begin the day with intention. Why not let your next morning begin with something carved from quiet?

② Dimensions & Weight

• Height (with lid and handle): 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
• Width / Diameter (including spout and handle): 6.1 in (15.5 cm)
• Depth: 3.9 in (10 cm)
• Lid: 3.0 in diameter (7.5 cm), 1.5 in height (3.7 cm)
• Weight (total with lid): 19.4 oz (549.5 g)
• Weight (pot only): 17.0 oz (482.4 g)
• Weight (lid only): 2.4 oz (67.1 g)

③ Capacity

Capacity: approximately 11.5 fl oz (340 ml)

④ Materials

Stoneware clay with lead-free glaze. The faceted body is finished in matte white glaze, while the arched overhead handle is left unglazed to show the warm cream-colored clay beneath. 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. The unglazed handle may absorb a small amount of moisture over time — wipe dry after use.

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.