Nankei Pottery: Bankoyaki Flat Kyusu with Ceramic Mesh Strainer (Black, 320ml)

Nankei Pottery designed this kyusu (Japanese tea pot) in a simple and linear fashion with the intention that this teapot would be an appropriate fit into any space. The wide and shallow shape is very well-suited to enjoy green tea, as it allows the tea leaves to spread in a spacious manner. This tea pot also has a good design for water flow. It is therefore very easy to clean and care for and has a sturdy base. The modern, yet classic design of this tea pot makes it suitable for any interior or taste. Enjoy!

The black matte "Kuro-neri" will be resilient to the stains of tea but please also enjoy the transformation of your kyusu with time, use, and care as the non-glazed pottery will demonstrate changes.

Notes:

• For this black matte color, it is typical for one to notice a reddish colored ring at the rim of the pot (i.e., where the lid sits). This happens as a natural result of the pottery process and is called "suri-awase" in Japanese which is done to appropriately piece the lid and pot together. The red color simply reveals the clay’s original color.
• Nankei Pottery also has this kyusu available in white beige "Shiro-neri" option.

Product Info

• Tradition: Bankoyaki
• Volume: 320 ml
• Dimensions:  190 x 125 x 53 mm (width x depth x height)
• Colour: Black (also available in Sand colour)
• Material: Ceramic (Clay which is high in iron content)
• Strainer: Ceramic Mesh 
• Manual / Care: 
• The ceramic mesh strainer has a very thin and delicate structure. It will be damaged if it hits other things or is pressed hard. Please note that there is a risk. Please do not put it in the dishwasher. Due to its delicate structure, it may be damaged.
• When gluing the tea strainer, there may be a slight gap between the ceramic strainer and the main body. 
• Please use a neutral detergent for cleaning. Please refrain from using sponges with abrasives, metal scrubbing brushes, cleansers, etc.
• If you are concerned about dirt, soak it in diluted tableware oxygen bleach overnight to clean it.
• Ceramic clay containing iron powder which is used as the raw material therefore there are black spots on the surface.

Producer Info

• Name: Nankei Pottery
• Kiln Established: 1972
• Location: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture