{"product_id":"service-a-the-japonais-ame","title":"Ame Japanese Tea Set","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.description-seo{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:10px 0 30px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:19px;margin:36px 0 12px;line-height:1.3}\n.description-seo h3{font-size:16px;margin:18px 0 6px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333}\n.description-seo p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo a{color:#e03030;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.description-seo .seo-dot{color:#e03030}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight{background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #e03030;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:6px}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}\n.description-seo .seo-price{font-size:16px;margin:0}\n.description-seo .seo-price s{color:#888}\n.description-seo .seo-price strong{color:#e03030}\n.split-section{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}\n.description-seo .seo-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0}\n.description-seo table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px}\n.description-seo th,.description-seo td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;line-height:1.5}\n.description-seo th{background:#fafafa;font-weight:700}\n.description-seo .todo{background:#fff3cd;padding:0 4px;border-radius:3px}\n.description-seo ol{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo .nw{white-space:nowrap}\n.description-seo .seo-faq{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 16px;background:#fafafa}\n.description-seo details{border-bottom:1px solid #eee}\n.description-seo details:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.description-seo details summary{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 26px}\n.description-seo details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.description-seo details summary::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:6px;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid #e03030;border-bottom:2px solid #e03030;transform:translateY(-60%) rotate(-45deg);transition:transform .2s ease}\n.description-seo details[open] summary::before{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(45deg)}\n.description-seo details p{padding-left:26px}\n@media (max-width:900px){\n.split-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:17px;margin-top:30px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:14.5px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-seo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAme Japanese tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together everything you need for a true tea moment: a \u003cstrong\u003eside-handle kyusu teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003esharing pitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003estrainer with its stand\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e6 cups\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made of \u003cstrong\u003eglazed ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e, each piece features a \u003cstrong\u003etenmoku-style glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e with bronze-green reflections, finished with a brown rim and wooden handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-piece set\u003c\/strong\u003e: teapot, pitcher, strainer, stand and 6 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240 ml kyusu teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wooden side handle, for one-handed pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e230 ml sharing pitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e70 ml cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e, tenmoku-style glaze with bronze-green reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e: the glaze pattern varies from one piece to another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracked shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e What's in the Ame tea set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSide-handle kyusu teapot, 240 ml\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 (with lid)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrewing the tea leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSharing pitcher with handle, 230 ml\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCollecting the tea and serving\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTea strainer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHolding back the leaves as you pour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eStrainer stand\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eResting the strainer between uses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTeacups, 70 ml\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnjoying the tea\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes \u003cstrong\u003e10 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e in total, as the teapot lid is not counted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A kyusu teapot and a sharing pitcher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ekyusu\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional Japanese teapot for green tea. Its \u003cstrong\u003ewooden side handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, set at a right angle to the spout, is held in one hand: a simple turn of the wrist is all it takes to pour, without burning yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esharing pitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e receives the whole brew at once. The tea stops steeping and keeps the same strength from the first cup to the last, so \u003cstrong\u003eevery guest gets an identical cup of tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. The strainer, placed on the pitcher, holds back the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Tenmoku glaze: one-of-a-kind reflections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003etenmoku\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the tea bowls that Japanese monks brought back from China in the Middle Ages. It refers to dark glazes that develop \u003cstrong\u003estreaks and reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e during firing, reminiscent of fur or raindrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Ame set, the glaze blends \u003cstrong\u003ebronze-green, cream and black tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighted by a \u003cstrong\u003ebrown rim\u003c\/strong\u003e on each piece. This pattern is created in the kiln: \u003cstrong\u003ethe design varies slightly from one piece to another\u003c\/strong\u003e, making every set unique. \u003cem\u003eAme\u003c\/em\u003e means “rain” in Japanese, a nod to these streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Making tea with the Ame set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm\u003c\/strong\u003e the teapot, pitcher and cups with hot water, then empty them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e in the teapot and pour in water heated in a kettle: around 70–80 °C for Japanese green tea, 90–95 °C for black tea or oolong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it brew\u003c\/strong\u003e for the recommended time, then pour the whole infusion into the pitcher through the strainer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe\u003c\/strong\u003e the tea into the cups using the pitcher. You can re-steep the same leaves several times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A Japanese tea set to give as a gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete and ready to use, the Ame set makes a lovely \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/idee-cadeau-japon\"\u003eJapanese gift\u003c\/a\u003e for tea lovers. For a larger teapot or one you can use on the heat, discover our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/theiere-japonaise-verre-ume\"\u003eUme glass teapot\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/theiere-japonaise-fonte-nami\"\u003eNami cast iron teapot\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tasses-mug-japonais\"\u003eJapanese cups and mugs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Caring for your tea set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash\u003c\/strong\u003e in hot water with a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot dishwasher or microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e: the teapot and pitcher have wooden handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo direct heat\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat the water in a kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid thermal shock\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm the pieces before pouring in very hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't leave the wooden handles soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e and wipe them after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 teapot, 1 sharing pitcher, 1 strainer, 1 stand, 6 cups (10 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGlaze\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTenmoku style, bronze-green reflections, brown rim\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHandles\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWood (teapot and pitcher)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTeapot capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e240 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePitcher capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e230 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCup capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e70 ml each\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrewing, water heated separately, no direct heat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand wash, not dishwasher or microwave safe\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e FAQ: Ame Japanese tea set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included in the Ame tea set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ame tea set includes 10 pieces: a side-handle kyusu teapot with its lid, a sharing pitcher, a tea strainer, its stand and 6 cups. The teapot holds 240 ml, the pitcher 230 ml and each cup 70 ml. Everything is made of matching glazed ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is it called a 10-piece set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set counts the teapot, the pitcher, the strainer, the strainer stand and the 6 cups, making 10 pieces. The teapot lid is not counted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the sharing pitcher for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou pour the whole brew into it at once, through the strainer. The tea stops steeping and keeps the same strength, so every cup gets identical tea, and the last cups are no stronger than the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a kyusu teapot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kyusu is the traditional Japanese teapot, mainly used for green tea. Its side handle, set at a right angle to the spout, lets you hold it and pour with one hand, with a simple turn of the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is tenmoku glaze?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenmoku is the Japanese name for dark glazes made famous by tea bowls that Japanese monks brought back from China. During firing, they develop distinctive streaks and reflections, here in bronze-green, cream and black tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre all the pieces identical?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the glaze pattern forms during firing, so the streaks and reflections vary slightly from one piece to another. Your set may therefore look a little different from the photos, and that is what makes it unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the teapot be used on the heat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Ame teapot is a ceramic brewing teapot with a wooden handle: it cannot go on the heat or in the microwave. Heat the water in a kettle, then pour it over the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for the tea set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash all the pieces by hand in hot water with a soft sponge, then dry them thoroughly. Avoid the dishwasher and microwave because of the wooden handles, and don't leave the handles soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Ame tea set a good gift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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