Paqcha teapot
tea for one — leaves in, tea out
paq·cha is Quechua for “waterfall, spring”
€30
1
- Holds
- 180 ml
- Dimensions
- 10 x 20 x 30
- Best for
- Gyokuro, sencha, oolong, white tea
WHY THIS SHAPE
It looks simple, until you pick it up
Paqcha is a small pot for brewing tea for one. Drop the leaves straight in, add hot water, and let them steep. When it's time to pour, the rim holds the leaves back so only tea reaches your cup — no strainer, no fuss. It suits teas you drink a little at a time: gyokuro and fine sencha, gongfu-style oolong, or white tea, with the same leaves brewed again and again.
- inward rim
holds the leaves back as you pour
- small volume
just enough for one
- buttons to hold
let you hold the pot while it is hot
From the studio —rinse the leaves out while the clay is still warm, and let it dry open.
It lives well with
Questions, answered
Will mine look exactly like the photo?
Almost but not exactly. Each piece is thrown by hand and glazed in small kiln loads, so the glaze breaks and speckles a little differently every firing. The piece you receive is one of 2 from this batch.
Is it food-safe? Can it go in the microwave, dishwasher or oven?
Yes to all four. The clay and glazes are food-safe, and the piece is fine in the microwave, the dishwasher and the oven.
Can I pick it up at the studio?
Yes. Send me an email with the pieces you would like to get. I'll write to confirm your pieces and agree a day. The studio is at Danneckerstraße 7, 10245 Berlin, open Tue–Fri 12–18, Sat 10–16, and I hold a confirmed order for 7 days.
Can I order a set, or a custom piece?
Yes — write to hello@claymatter.co and tell me what you have in mind: a set of this piece for your table, or something made to your own size or glaze. I'll reply with what's possible and when the next firing could have it ready.