Tenmoku Black Japanese Tea Pot and Cup Gift Set | Handmade in Japan

✦ Why We Love It

Dark as a winter night, rich as a ceremony — a tea set that commands the table.
Handmade in Japan, in the ancient Tenmoku tradition.

We chose the Tenmoku Black Japanese Tea Pot and Cup Gift Set because it is the kind of set that stops people mid-conversation. The deep glossy black glaze with its feathered brown edging is striking in a way that photographs cannot quite capture — you have to hold it to understand it. And once you do, you will not want to put it down.

Handmade in Japan from high-quality ceramic, the teapot features a built-in integrated sieve and a comfortable handle that makes pouring feel effortless. Four matching cups complete the set — each one a little different, as handmade pieces always are. Dishwasher safe and built for daily use, this is not a set you keep for best. It is one you reach for every morning.

✦ The Meaning Behind Tenmoku

天目 — Tenmoku

Tenmoku (天目) is one of the most revered glaze traditions in East Asian ceramics, originating in China and refined over centuries in Japan. Named after Tianmu Mountain, where Japanese monks first encountered this distinctive black-glazed ware, Tenmoku glazing is prized for its depth and natural variation — no two pieces ever look exactly alike. To own a Tenmoku piece is to own something genuinely singular.

✦ What’s Included

• 1 × Tenmoku Black ceramic teapot (kyūsu, 急須) — 720ml, with built-in integrated sieve
• 4 × matching tea cups — 190ml each
• Presented in a gift box

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Sourced directly from Japan — authentic pieces, not imitations
• Free gift wrapping on every order
• Trusted by customers across the UK and worldwide
• Every piece chosen with care and pride

✦ Perfect For

A birthday gift, Christmas gift, housewarming gift, wedding gift, or a treat for the tea lover in your life who deserves something truly special. The Tenmoku set arrives ready to gift — no extra wrapping needed.

天目 — Tenmoku. The depth of black. The warmth of tea.

✦ Product Details

• Handmade in Japan
• Material: high-quality ceramic
• Glaze: traditional Tenmoku black with feathered brown edging
• Dishwasher safe
• Built-in integrated sieve
• Presented in a gift box
• Suitable for green tea, sencha, herbal tea, and loose-leaf blends

Size & Details

• Teapot: 720ml | 12cm diameter × 11cm high
• Cups (×4): 190ml | 6.5cm diameter × 8cm high
• Weight: approx. 1.8kg

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — every piece we carry is chosen with care.

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