Hasami ware Kohshun Kiln

Your usual cold sake transforms into a restaurant-quality drink. Hasami ware celadon porcelain with a cool, translucent feel that fits perfectly in your hand.

At the end of the day, you pour your favorite sake. Ever since I welcomed the celadon sake server and sake cup from Kohshun Kiln, Hasami ware in Nagasaki Prefecture, my evening drinks at home have transformed into a special moment like dining at a high-end restaurant. The smooth, slippery surface of the porcelain feels comfortable in my hand, and depending on the light, it reveals an ethereal blue gradation. When cold sake is poured into it, the cool hues of the celadon resonate beautifully, making you anticipate the deliciousness even before you take a sip. The beauty of craftsmanship by Hasami artisans and its practicality that fits into modern life bring true richness to everyday living.

Experience the smooth comfort of celadon with sight and touch

When you lift the sake server, its exquisite weight of 210g feels comfortable, allowing you to stably pour even when filled with 200ml of sake with just one hand. What's particularly noteworthy is the sensation when you bring the mere 60g sake cup to your lips. The extremely smooth, "slippery" feel doesn't interfere with the delicate flavors and aromas of sake at all, guiding it smoothly down your throat. The more you use it, the more you'll come to appreciate the tiny iron specks (black dots) and glaze drips unique to handcrafted pieces as "your own landscape," making this porcelain exceptionally pleasant to the touch.

A cool "blue frame" for your dining table, enhancing your sake and appetizers

This celadon has the power to make whatever you put in it look exceptionally beautiful. The transparent, water-like blue reflects brightly when clear sake is poured, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere for your usual evening drink. Also, in our home, we often use the sake cup (capacity 60ml) not just for sake, but also as a small bowl for serving small portions of things like salted squid guts, firefly squid, or blanched okra, and it really makes them look wonderful. The celadon gently envelops the delicate colors of Japanese cuisine, adding a touch of elegance to the table.

Hasami ware's robust practicality allows for carefree daily use

No matter how beautiful a vessel is, if it's difficult to handle, it will eventually end up forgotten in the back of a cupboard. However, this sake vessel from Kohshun Kiln in Nagasaki Prefecture boasts modern practicality, being dishwasher and microwave safe. The sake cup is compact, only 4cm high, taking up little space in the dish rack, and can go straight into the dishwasher after use. What I love most is the fact that it's "freezer-safe." The luxury of chilling the sake cup in the freezer until it's ice-cold, then pouring cold sake into it, is an experience that becomes addictive once you try it. Because it's easy to care for and store, and robust enough for daily use, it truly is a valuable everyday tool.

While one might be captivated by the dignified beauty of the celadon porcelain, what truly surprises you after long-term use is its robustness, perfectly suited for a modern lifestyle. Its true value shines not only for special guests but also for a casual drink after a tiring day. Enjoy a blissful drink with all your senses, feeling the warmth of authentic craftsmanship, right at your own dining table.

Recommended for:

• Those who want to elevate their daily evening drink visually and texturally.
• Those seeking a sake vessel that can be chilled in the freezer to enjoy cold sake at its absolute best.
• Those looking for beautiful Japanese tableware that is easy to care for and dishwasher-safe after use.
• Those who want versatility, using it not only for drinking sake but also as a small bowl for serving small amounts of delicacies or appetizers.