BALMUDA Expands Its Vision with the MoonKettle: A Design-Driven Invitation to Pause

Just Because: BALMUDA Transforms the Everyday into the Extraordinary

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BALMUDA, the Tokyo-based creative technology company known for its beautifully designed, experience-driven appliances, introduces the MoonKettle, an innovation that transforms boiling water into a ritual of calm and clarity. Designed to elevate daily moments, the MoonKettle is more than a kitchen appliance—it is an experience. As BALMUDA continues to expand its presence and product line in the U.S., the brand reinforces its philosophy of embracing the unquantifiable values that enrich life—just because.

BALMUDA believes that tools shape not just actions but emotions, bringing wonder back into everyday life. The MoonKettle's soft glow and delicate chime set the mood, while its seamless, steady pour encourages an unhurried rhythm. Crafted for precision and ease, it turns an everyday task into a moment worth savoring—a small rebellion against the chaos of modern life. 

Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the MoonKettle draws inspiration from the ancient yao guan, a Chinese medicine kettle, and the yakkan, a traditional Japanese vessel. With precise temperature control, a seamless pour and an intuitive KEEP function that maintains warmth for up to 30 minutes, it redefines tea and coffee rituals. Its striking silhouette and iron-kettle-inspired handle reflect an attention to detail reminiscent of the Japanese tea ceremony, where every element is designed to shape more than just actions but the feelings and space around them.

"The MoonKettle embodies our belief that tools should do more than function—they should shape our experiences, our emotions, and even the spaces around us," says Gen Terao, BALMUDA founder, CEO and chief designer. "We believe in the value of deliciousness, beauty and comfort—elements that can't be quantified but define the richness of life. That belief is at the heart of BALMUDA and with every product design we create."

Since its founding in 2003, BALMUDA has redefined everyday experiences through meticulously crafted products that blend functionality with artistry. From its groundbreaking "The Toaster," which revolutionized home baking, to "The Speaker," which reimagined listening, each product embodies the brand's dedication to teinei-sa (thoughtfulness) and kodawari (the pursuit of perfection).

With the launch of the MoonKettle, BALMUDA continues to explore new frontiers, proving that even the most ordinary moments—like making a cup of tea—can be extraordinary.

The MoonKettle ($259 MSRP) is now available for purchase at us.BALMUDA.com and Amazon.com. The MoonKettle is also available in select Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, MUJI, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and 50 Norman locations.

For more information, please visit us.BALMUDA.com.

ABOUT BALMUDA
BALMUDA, a Tokyo-based creative technology company founded in 2003, designs innovative products that transform everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Rooted in thoughtful design and a commitment to craftsmanship, BALMUDA creates products entirely in-house, guided by intuition rather than market research. Inspired by founder Gen Terao's travels through Europe, where beauty, comfort and deliciousness left a lasting impact, BALMUDA continues to craft tools that bring joy and wonder to daily life—just because.

ABOUT THE MOONKETTLE
Inspired by traditional Eastern kettles and designed with modern sensibilities, the MoonKettle offers precise temperature control, a seamless ergonomic pour and an elegant silhouette crafted to cultivate moments of calm. Featuring a unique KEEP function that maintains the water's temperature for up to thirty minutes, the MoonKettle redefines the ritual of making tea or coffee—not just boiling water, but elevating the everyday.

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