{"product_id":"yuzamashi-tokoname-water-cooling-bowl-akebono","title":"Yuzamashi – Tokoname Water Cooling Bowl - Akebono \/ 常滑 湯冷し","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the quiet rhythm of Japanese tea preparation, the yuzamashi plays a subtle yet essential role. Crafted by artisans in Tokoname — one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns — these water-cooling bowls are designed to bring boiling water to the perfect temperature before it touches delicate tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouring hot water into a yuzamashi allows it to cool slightly, ensuring that sencha, gyokuro, and other fine teas reveal their natural sweetness and umami, while softening any bitterness. This thoughtful pause honours both the leaves and the moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrown in Tokoname from iron-rich clay, this piece shows two complementary faces of the same bowl: a natural kiln-shift that graduates from deep charcoal to warm persimmon red, and a delicate sakura motif that nods to the changing seasons. A neat spout and gently flared rim ensure a smooth, controlled pour, while a small stamped medallion adds tactile character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, intuitive, and versatile, it’s an understated companion to any tea ritual—equally at home beside a kyusu or as a small server for other infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs every piece has its handmade feature, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and reflect the nature of the artisan product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Designed and Made In Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■\u003c\/span\u003e Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■\u003c\/span\u003e Material: Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Capacity: 200 ml (80% full)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■\u003c\/span\u003e Comes with a box. Great as a gift!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokoname","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757717160241,"sku":"Y1016","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/0366\/0445\/files\/Tokonamewatercoolingbowlsakurayuzamashi-osaracraftedinjapan_2.jpg?v=1755742541","url":"https:\/\/osara.com.au\/products\/yuzamashi-tokoname-water-cooling-bowl-akebono","provider":"Osara Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}