Japanese Igamono tea cups Kobiki creation process
Relax and unwind with genuine Japanese tea cups from Iga city – this is truly the real Japanese tea drinking experience. Made using a special Kobiki creation process, the cups have a distinctive whitish-red colour, due in part to the red clay lies on the bottom of Lake Biwa – Japan’s largest freshwater lake, located just north of the traditional capital city of Kyoto.
Iga pottery is handmade and formed at extremely high temperatures to deliver a rough yet elegant textured finish. The results are truly remarkable. Why not consider an authentic Tetsubin (cast-iron teapot) that goes so perfectly with this product? You can order one at the bottom of this page.
- Completely handmade from the famous Iga region of Japan
- Unique Kobiki creation process
- Can use for any occasion, formal or casual
- Authentic, beautiful and original
- Two tea cups are included in the set
A little ninja history
The Iga region is considered by many to be the birthplace of the ninja. The Iga ninja were skilled in the fine art of stealth, known particularly as expert castle infiltrators who could obtain secret information and sabotage enemy supplies. These talents were passed on from father to son and, for generations, warring daimyo knew that the best ninja in Japan could be hired in Iga.