A cup of coffee that captures the aroma
Whether reading in the afternoon or relaxing in the evening, when you gently pick up a Shinzangama Yamatsu Frustum teacup, its beautiful conical shape and smooth porcelain texture make it feel like a tool for taking a break.
It's not too heavy, but fits snugly in your hand, making it an important companion when you want to fully experience the aroma of tea.
Design leads to a dialogue with scent
This teacup's distinctive feature is its truncated cone shape, which gradually tapers towards the rim, naturally bringing your nose and mouth closer together, allowing you to more fully experience the aroma of tea or coffee as you drink.
It also feels stable and easy to hold in the hand, and I felt that the design recreated the beauty of traditional tools in a modern way.
Glossy and quiet texture
These teacups are made of porcelain and come in a variety of colors, including light ink, white glaze, and black glaze, all of which have a calm texture.

The surface is smooth and pleasant to the touch, and when you pour a drink into it, the gloss of the glaze catches the light and gently shimmers. It has a dignity that brings a touch of luxury to everyday use.
The spirit of Mino ware that has spun for 150 years
Shinzangama Yamatsu is a traditional workshop established over 150 years ago in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, the heart of Mino ware. Each teacup is carefully fired with the belief that "pottery is a wonderful supporting role, but also plays an important role in supporting our lives," adding a gentle touch to our daily lives. The artisan's handiwork and deep history are evident in the expression of each piece of this vessel.

The craftsmanship and long history of each piece are evident in the expression of each piece.
(Interviewed and written by monotomoi Editorial Department)
人を幸せにする”世話”
岐阜県東美濃地区
晋山窯ヤマツ 土本正芳さん
略歴
東美濃で明治創業の晋山窯ヤマツ四代目。OEMから自社開発へ舵を切り、誰もが使いたくなる器づくりを追求している。
ものづくりで大切にしていること
誰もが幸せになるものを作ること。自分たちが使いたいと思える良いモノを作る。
仕事観・人生観
“幸せになる、世話を焼く。”を信条にしている。誰かに求められたから、ではなく、自ら人の幸せを願い、モノづくりをする。仕入れ先も含め、みんなが幸せになるモノづくりをして、産地に対して恩返しをしたい。
ストーリー紹介
晋山窯ヤマツの土本さんは”幸せになる、世話を焼く”を信条に、すべての人が満足できるモノづくりをしている。納得できないことには徹底して向き合い、商社依存を脱却し、自社ブランドを立ち上げた。また仕入れ先との信頼関係も重視し、無理な値引き交渉や返品をせず、甘さではない真の”優しさ”をもって人に接している。
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