Care instructions

 

Since ceramic generally absorbs water, moisture and oil from food, and tea stains can soak through and cause stains and odors.

Glaze does not allow water to pass through, but water penetrates from a tiny pinhole on the surface and glaze cracks called Kannyu.

Tea stains soaked into a cracking is one of the flavours of ceramic and some people like it, but if you want to prevent stains and odors as much as possible, we recommend that you use a method called Medome (seasoning) before use.

 

[How to Medome (seasoning)]

Use cloudy rice-wash water, or wheat flour or starch dissolved in water to season ceramic.

Add an additional handful of rice to prevent moisture seeping from the surface, or if you want a tighter seasoning.

Put cloudy rice-wash water and a ceramic in a pot that is big enough to completely soak the ceramic, and boil it on low heat.

(Make sure you put the ceramic in room temperature water before heating. Putting it straight into boiling water may cause damage.)

Turn the heat off after boiling for about 5 minutes (or until the rice lose shape if you added rice).

Let it soak for about 8 hours, take out the ceramic, wash thoroughly and dry well.

 

[For everyday use]

Leaving food on it for a long time or soaking it for a long time can cause stains, molds and odors.

Please wash it immediately after use, dry thoroughly, and store in a well-ventilated place.

Dishwasher and microwave oven safe with normal use.

However, due to fragile nature of a ceramic, there is a possibility of damage depending on the condition and usage of the porcelain.

In the unlikely event of damage, we will not compensate for damages. Please use it at your own discretion.

*Gold or silver decorations are not microwave safe.

*Except for heat-resistant ceramicss, do not use in an open flame or an oven.

*Some colored glazes may discolor when exposed to strong acids such as pickled plums, vinegared vegetables, and pickled ginger.
We recommend using white dishes for these.

 

[If stained or an odor remains]

○ Use kitchen bleach ○

Soak in accordance with the instructions and precautions of each manufacturer’s kitchen bleach. Then rinse thoroughly with running water and let it air dry.

If it doesn’t come off in one go, you can remove most stains by gradually using stronger bleaching solutions.