{"product_id":"yuzamashi-tokoname-water-cooling-bowl-saffron-sand-常滑","title":"Yuzamashi – Tokoname Water Cooling Bowl - Saffron Sand \/ 常滑 湯冷し","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the quiet rhythm of Japanese tea preparation, the yuzamashi plays a subtle but essential role. Made by skilled artisans in Tokoname — one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns — these water-cooling bowls are designed to adjust boiling water to the ideal 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\n\u003cspan\u003eWhether preparing sencha, gyokuro, or other high-grade green teas, pouring hot water into a yuzamashi allows it to cool slightly, helping release the sweetness and umami of the tea while softening any bitterness. This thoughtful pause honours both the leaves and the moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach yuzamashi is made from natural Tokoname clay and carefully shaped for a smooth pour, with subtle variations in colour and form reflecting the character of the kiln and the hand that made it. Simple, intuitive, and versatile, it is an understated companion to any tea ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in Tokoname using fine clay, this Saffron Sand Yuzamashi features a soft, matte yellow finish reminiscent of sun-warmed earth. Its gently curved body and precise spout make it ideal for cooling boiled water to the perfect temperature for steeping delicate teas like sencha and gyokuro. A simple yet refined companion for those who savour the subtleties of Japanese tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach piece carries the weight of time-honoured techniques and skills passed down through generations, making it a timeless addition to your home.\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: 160 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":51411595755825,"sku":"Y120","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/0366\/0445\/files\/TokonameTeapotCoolingBowl-Yellow-OsaraCraftedInJapan_1.jpg?v=1748326318","url":"https:\/\/osara.com.au\/products\/yuzamashi-tokoname-water-cooling-bowl-saffron-sand-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91","provider":"Osara Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}