Japanese Teapots Supplier

Akazuki supplies teapots made in some of Japan’s most established pottery regions: Tokoname, Banko-yaki from Mie, Arita, and Imari. Different sizes and designs suit different types of Japanese tea.

We carry two main styles: kyusu, ceramic or porcelain teapots with a side handle, and dobin, ceramic or porcelain teapots with a top handle.

Want pricing for professionals? Request our catalog here.

A few teapot styles worth knowing

The tetsubin is a cast iron kettle, not technically a teapot, used to heat water and keep it hot far longer than ceramic or porcelain. It became something of a status symbol in the late 19th century, prized for how well it held heat during infusion.

The dobin is the more common ceramic teapot, with a handle often made of bamboo, rattan, or heat-resistant plastic that stays cool even with hot tea inside.

Within the kyusu family, the handle position is what defines the variant: a yokode kyusu has the handle on the side, while an ushirode kyusu places it at the back.

We also carry the accessories that go with these: strainers, trivets, and replacement parts. Request our catalog to see the full kyusu and dobin range.