ふたを開ける、その一瞬にも、おもてなしの心は宿ります。こちらは、蓋付きの汲出茶碗と、土瓶を合わせた茶器揃のコーナーです。蓋付きの汲出は、お客様にお茶をお出しするための器。ふたがあることで、お茶の温かさと香りを、召し上がる直前まで閉じ込めておくことができます。かしこまった席にも、ふだんの来客にも、そっと品格を添えてくれます。当店では、有田焼や九谷焼、古伊万里の絵柄など、産地の個性が光る五客揃を中心にご用意しています。籐の持ち手がついた土瓶との揃いは、贈り物にも喜ばれる一式です。五客セットのほか、一客からお求めいただける汲出もございますので、ご必要な数をお気軽にお申し付けください。ふたの絵柄を選ぶ楽しみも、この器ならでは。お客様の顔を思い浮かべながら、ゆっくりお選びください。
Lifting a lid, and finding tea still warm beneath it — in Japan, that small moment is part of hospitality itself. This corner features kumidashi, lidded tea cups used when serving green tea to guests. The lid keeps the tea warm and holds in its aroma until the very moment it is enjoyed, and opening it reveals the painted design inside, like a small gift. Here you will find sets from Japan’s celebrated porcelain regions, including Arita, Kutani, and Ko-Imari style patterns, many arranged as sets of five, the traditional number for welcoming guests. Some are paired with a dobin, a round teapot with a rattan handle, making a complete tea service that is popular as a gift. Cups from certain series can also be purchased individually, so please feel free to ask for the number you need. Take your time, and choose a lid design that makes you want to invite someone over for tea.