A ky?su (??) is a traditional Japanese teapot mainly used for brewing green tea.
The common misconception is that a ky?su always has a side handle. However, the word "ky?su" merely means "teapot", even though in common usage ky?su usually does refer to a teapot with a side handle.
The two most common types of ky?su are yokode ky?su (????, side hand(le) teapot), which has a side handle and which is the more common type, and ushirode ky?su (????, back hand(le) teapot), which has a rear handle, just like teapots in other parts of the world; there are also uwade ky?su (????, top hand(le) teapot).
Tokoname ware is known for its ky?su. In smaller types, some of the lids can be crafted in such a way that they will not fall off due to water adhesion. The spout also has to be crafted with an angle that no drops will leak back from it while pouring.
Video Ky?su
See also
- Japanese tea ceremony
- Tetsubin, a cast iron Japanese kettle
Maps Ky?su
References
External links
Media related to Ky?su at Wikimedia Commons
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