Sakura Kensui Chakoboshi Tea Waste Container MAKER_BIRDY. The outside is covered with

The outside is covered with light-brown cypress bark

The word okaeri means "welcome back" in Japanese

The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color

The smooth porcelain creates a delicate mouthfeel for sake

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Sakura Kensui Chakoboshi Tea Waste Container MAKER_BIRDY. The outside is covered withThis chakoboshi tea waste container is made by Yatsuyanagi, a cherry bark work manufacturer based in Akita Prefecture. The cherry trees used for Akita cherry bark work are mainly wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region, known for their durability and natural beauty, cultivated in a harsh climate. The chakoboshi is traditionally used in sencha tea practices. It serves several purposes during the brewing process: 1. To discard the hot water used to