{"product_id":"kasama-yaki-cup","title":"Asemi Co. Tea \u0026 Coffee Cups - Kasama - yaki cup [Made in Japan]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Hasami, Nagasaki, this distinctive cup is finished using a unique firing technique by Japanese artisan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasami Taniguchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional firing methods, the cups are smoked inside the kiln during firing, creating their characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebluish tones and beautifully rough, expressive surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because the final result of this process cannot be fully controlled, every cup develops its own individual colour, texture and markings, making each piece truly one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain cups are first produced and fired in Hasami before several layers of a specially developed glaze are applied. Masami Taniguchi then completes the firing process in a kiln that was formerly used for producing traditional Japanese roof tiles — a distinctive technique that gives the surface its unusual depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a contemporary Hasami-yaki cup with a highly individual finish, balancing refined porcelain craftsmanship with the unpredictable beauty of fire and smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for tea, coffee and other everyday drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asemi Co.","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":58418344821110,"sku":"AHCS003","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":58418344853878,"sku":"AHCS004","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/2795\/5607\/files\/86718556d555fffb5e6c2f163e0790ce53b24d2d2060f6c37527c21bc16a8975.jpg?v=1786146069","url":"https:\/\/www.gohobi.co.uk\/fr\/products\/kasama-yaki-cup","provider":"Gohobi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}