Snow-Aged Yukimuro Genmaicha with Matcha Kabusecha even though in common usage

even though in common usage Kyusu usually does refer to a teapot with a side handle

and is crafted with dark bamboo

easy-to-drink sencha——the deep taste of nature

Experience the perfect combination of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern style with the Kin Kama-ryû Green Teacup

This Tori Tobidashi Ko Banko Yaki Kyusu teapot is a unique and exquisite piece of art

Snow-Aged Yukimuro Genmaicha with Matcha Kabusecha even though in common usageThe Joetsu region of Niigata prefecture is a region which receives one of the most heavy snowfall areas in Japan. This tea was processed in this type of climate through a process called snow aging (description below). In this rich and toasty flavoured tea, a generous amount of matcha is blended with the delicious Koshi hikari (rice cultivar) brown rice from Niigata and green tea from Shizuoka prefecture that has been aged in Seikoen's natural snow