"Sold Out Every Time: The Hinode Ball Pot Made by a Glass Manufacturer in Sumida Ward"
2021.09.14 published
Right Now, This is What I Want the Most♡
Recently, the members of Marry gathered and discussed that what we really want right now is this 【Hinode Ball Pot】 made by Hinode Chemical Manufacturing.
It's a beautifully transparent, round, heat-resistant glass pot that is safe for direct heat.
Unlike ordinary kettles, you’ll find yourself wanting to stare at the pot from the moment you put water on the heat until it boils. It’s truly a glass work of art, a stylish and luxurious teapot♡
Hinode Chemical Manufacturing, the maker of this glass pot, is located in Sumida, Tokyo, and manufactures medical glass and scientific glassware.
The artisans handcraft each glass pot one by one. (Thus, the production quantity is limited, and as expected, each one varies in shape and size.)
A glass pot from a manufacturer that handles medical equipment is already intriguing in its background.
The glass pots made by Hinode Chemical Manufacturing are sold at various select shops once the products are in stock.
However.
The 【Hinode Ball Pot】 has a very low original production quantity but is extremely popular, leading to a high demand, which means they quickly sell out at all stores.
(As of September 2021, no stores were planning to restock. Some stores might even sell them via lottery when they do restock.)
Therefore, many people are eagerly waiting, saying things like “I’m waiting for the restock...!”, “I hope to buy it someday...!”, “I’m prepared to wait for years to get it.”
The Handles Differ by Retailer.
One interesting point about the 【Hinode Ball Pot】 is that the handles differ by retailer.
This is because, at the stage when the products are supplied by Hinode Chemical Manufacturing, the glass pots do not come with handles.
Literally, only the glass pots are delivered, and each shop requests different artists or other manufacturers to attach handles to them.
In my research, it seems that brass handles are the most common variety.
Rattan handle*
Bamboo material handle*
What Are the Sizes and Prices?
The 【Hinode Ball Pot】 comes in two sizes.
・M Size (600~800ml)
・L Size (1.5L~2L)
The prices are approximately 18,000 yen to 23,000 yen for the M size and 23,000 yen to 30,000 yen for the L size.
I Want It Even More Now...!
The beautifully delicate 【Hinode Ball Pot】 makes you feel its fragility because it is made of glass♡
It showcases a sleek and elegant beauty without waste.
I want to serve everyone herbal tea, chamomile tea, or roasted green tea in this pot if they love tea♡
To get one, the only option is to continuously check stores with pre-orders or restocks, but as of September 2021, it seems that no shops had any announcements yet.
Nevertheless, I definitely want to get one someday***