Kyusu Hitsuji Red 2027
Kyusu Hitsuji Red 2027
Welcome the year 2027 with authentic Japanese craftsmanship: This strictly limited-edition side-handle teapot from the historic pottery town of Tokoname combines centuries-old ceramic artistry with a charming detail inspired by the Japanese zodiac sign Hitsuji (Sheep/Goat): glazed in a natural red hue, with a delicate, hand-formed ceramic sheep serving as the lid’s handle. Perfect for brewing all types of green tea, such as Sencha, Kabusecha, and Gyokuro, as well as Chinese teas. Includes a built-in, very fine-mesh stainless steel tea strainer.
Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Dimensions: 10 cm wide (excluding handle), 6.5 cm high (excluding knob)
Capacity: approx. 360 ml
Material: glazed Tokoname clay
Weight: approx. 275 g
Strainer: fine-mesh, stainless steel, built-in
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)
Every single Kyusu Hitsuji is handcrafted in Tokoname and decorated with a small, hand-shaped sheep figurine on the lid. Weighing just 275 g, the teapot feels light as a feather in your hand, yet offers a generous capacity of 360 ml. The wide opening makes it easy to remove the tea leaves after brewing.
Weighing just 275 grams but with a 360-milliliter capacity, this teapot is particularly light yet still very generous.
In the Japanese zodiac (Eto), the year 2027 is entirely under the sign of the Sheep (Japanese: Hitsuji, 未). In Japanese culture, the sheep is considered a symbol of gentleness, peace, compassion, and family unity. Since sheep are peaceful herd animals, a Year of the Sheep is said to be characterized by a particularly harmonious and calm energy. It reminds us to pause amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life and consciously savor life’s little moments, such as a cup of tea.
In Japan, it is a tradition to give lovingly crafted ceramic Eto lucky charms as gifts at the turn of the year. Whether as a personal good-luck charm for the year 2027 or as a heartfelt gift for people born in the Year of the Sheep (e.g., 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, or 2027)—this ceramic piece brings a touch of Japanese serenity right into your home.
Tokoname has been known worldwide for over 1000 years for its natural clay pottery. Throughout the city you can admire sights made of clay.
Awarded 2 gold stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards in London! Available exclusively from us.
Harumidori means “spring green” and is the name of the tea plant variety (cultivar) used for this top-grade Sencha green tea. Very high umami, intense sweetness, and a soft, mellow character are actually typical of shaded Gyokuro, yet the distinctive aroma of this Harumidori Sencha does not result from shading. The extremely rare cultivar, hand-picked by tea farmer Nobuyuki San, and a light aging process create the Gyokuro-like flavor along with a slightly sweet fruitiness. For anyone who loves the high umami and sweetness of Gyokuro but doesn’t want to sacrifice the freshness and fruitiness typical of Sencha, this tea is just right. Sencha Harumidori is a hand-picked Sencha green tea specialty with an incomparable character, aroma, and flavor.
Variety: Sencha (loose-leaf green tea, unshaded, lightly aged)
Characteristics: high umami, sweetness, buttery smooth, fresh and fruity
Producer: Nobuyuki San
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Kawane (Shizuoka), Japan
Harvest: 1st plucking 2026
Cultivar: Harumidori
Steaming: Asamushi (short)
Contents: 100 g
Preparation: 1 tsp per 100 ml / 70°C / 60 seconds (alternatively: 60°C / 120 seconds)
Delivery: approx. 2–3 business days (Germany, other countries)