Nankei Pottery: Bankoyaki Kyusu Teppatsu with Stainless Strainer (Sand, 240ml)

A "kyusu" (Japanese tea pot) made with a traditional Bankoyaki (萬古焼) ware technique. Nankei Pottery is based in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture which is at the heart of Bankoyaki ceramics. This kyusu has a simple, timeless design which was originally announced by Nankei Pottery 50 years ago, well-suited for the modern lifestyle. With its volume capacity of 240ml, this kyusu is perfect to make 2-4 cups to share tea time amongst family and guests. 

The white beige "Shiro-neri" is made with a clay called "Haku-dei (white mud)" which was widely popular in the Taisho era, to recreate the classic beauty. The soft and gentle color will bring a sense of tranquility to your space at any time of day. Please also enjoy the transformation of your kyusu with time, use, and care as the non-glazed pottery will demonstrate changes.

Notes:

• Nankei Pottery also has these kyusus available in black matte “Kuro-neri”, which may be more resilient to the stains of tea. See below for strainer options.

Product Info

• Tradition: Bankoyaki
• Volume: 240 ml
• Dimensions:  176 x 144 x 82 mm (width x depth x height)
• Colour: Sand (also available in Black color)
• Material: Ceramic (Clay which is high in iron content)
• Strainer: Stainless Steel net attached with a little floating from the bottom (also available in Ceramic Mesh)
• Manual / Care: 
• Rinse the tea leaves with water or hot water, drain them well, and dry them.
• If you are concerned about tea astringency, soak it in diluted tableware oxygen bleach overnight to clean it.
• Do not remove the net or push it from above.
• The stainless steel net uses 18-8 stainless steel (SUS304).
• Do not push a scrubbing brush or sponge into the kyusu to wash it. It may cause damage to the net.
• Do not wash the inside of the Teapot with your bare hands.
• Before storing it in a cupboard for a long period of time, be sure to soak it in tableware bleach, wash it, and dry it completely before storing it.
• Ceramic clay containing iron powder which is used as the raw material therefore there are black spots on the surface.
• The "sand" color clay may be partially orange. It is the color of the natural minerals contained in the clay.

Producer Info

• Name: Nankei Pottery
• Kiln Established: 1913
• Location: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture