{"product_id":"frustum-teapot-mini-black","title":"Frustum Teapot Mini- Black \/ Yamatsu","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mini version of the Red Dot Design Award 2020-winning Frustum teapot, designed to brew approximately two cups of Japanese green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrustum is a modern refinement of traditional Japanese tea ware, redesigned for contemporary living to help us rediscover the simple pleasure of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the design is the distinctive edge running around the middle of the teapot body. This form is inspired by traditional shapes long found in iron kettles (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etetsubin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and other tea ware from the Tohoku region of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of the Red Dot Design Award 2020, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e W140 × D105 × H100 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 345 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teapot \/ Tea strainer \/ Metal handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDishwasher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For reheating only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect heat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways remove the metal handle and tea strainer before placing the teapot in the microwave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in the original box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe teapot comes with a built-in tea strainer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Glaze, White Glaze and Thin Ink finishes have smooth surfaces, while the Unglazed and Shiro-Ai Glaze finishes have a slightly textured surface. Choose the finish that best suits your lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the handle feels loose after attaching it, remove it, gently widen the handle by hand, and then insert it again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Handle — Made in Tsubame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe metal handle is made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan, a region renowned for its metalworking craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease gently clean the handle with a dry cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver in colour. Resistant to rust and less prone to changes in appearance over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA muted gold colour. With regular care using a dedicated brass-cleaning cream, you can enjoy the natural patina that develops over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pink-gold colour that develops its own character over time. Please note that the copper plating may wear off with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttaching the Metal Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is intentionally slightly narrow when new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold both ends of the handle with both hands and gently widen it before attaching it to the teapot. Inserting it from either the front or the back will make attachment easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not widen the handle too much\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as this may cause the attachment points to crack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe areas where the handle attaches are delicate and can be damaged easily. Please handle them with care and never force the handle into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the following video for instructions on how to attach the handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/ef9Ru8rmuFU?si=qjH2JbhL5YZGhg9S\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the handle attachment video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information about the Frustum Teapot Mini, please see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yamatsu.thebase.in\/blog\/2025\/05\/06\/162250?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamatsu's product information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Metal Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriction between the metal handle and the porcelain may occasionally leave dark marks, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, on the surface. These do not affect the functionality or safety of the teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you wish to remove the marks, first remove the metal handle. Then place a piece of kitchen paper soaked in an acidic cleaner over the affected area and allow it to soak for a while before cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease follow the instructions and safety precautions provided with your cleaning product when using an acidic cleaner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yamatsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54771747225946,"sku":"FtpmB","price":81.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/potmini_blackMedium_267a73a6-ac8f-4ef9-8287-4aa5b02570a8.jpg?v=1789372444","url":"https:\/\/shop.monojapan.nl\/de\/products\/frustum-teapot-mini-black","provider":"MONO JAPAN STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}