Brown textured side hold right-handed artisan hand made Banko-yaki Japanese ceramic teapot Yakishime Kyusu with hollow handle
Brown textured side hold right-handed artisan hand made Banko-yaki Japanese ceramic teapot Yakishime Kyusu with hollow handle Holding lid with Ippodo Tea emblem on Yakishime Kyusu brown clay teapot and pouring light tea into white porcelain teacup View inside Banko-yaki Yakishime Kyusu ceramic teapot showing interior white glaze and precise rounded clay strainer in spout
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Yakishime Kyusu (Banko-yaki) - 8oz

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An original, completely handmade kyusu with an elegant texture and a functional design.

Size 2.6" × 2.6" × 3.1"
MaterialCeramic
Fragile item, please handle carefully!
Capacity8 oz (240mL)
OriginMie Prefecture. Japan (Banko-yaki)

Note: Each kyusu is completely handmade and varies slightly in size and volume.

We worked closely with an artisan in Mie Prefecture to design this kyusu to fine specification. Made entirely by hand, each of these kyusu is one-of-a-kind—a companion to be cared for and treasured over a lifetime of tea drinking.

With a pleasing round shape and textured surface, the design of this teapot is a joy at every session. A tight-fitting lid allows tea to pour quickly without leaking. The spout directs the flow into a quick, smooth arc. And, the interior is finished with white glaze, showcasing the tea leaves inside the pot.

Unglazed and made from red clay, this teapot is fired to have a coarse outer texture. Over time, the surface will begin to smooth, gaining a feel and appearance that is unique to your touch.

Artisans working in the centuries-old Banko-yaki tradition are known for their kyusu, and the clay in the region is appropriately sturdy and retains heat well. The Banko-yaki artisan who handcrafts our original Yakishime Kyusu works consistently with a beautiful touch.

Yakishime Kyusu - Tight fitting lid doesn’t leak even with fast pouring.

Tight fitting lid doesn’t leak even with fast pouring.

Yakishime Kyusu - Marked with the Ippodo seal.

Marked with the Ippodo seal.

Yakishime Kyusu - Precise clay strainer pours fast and lets few leaves through.

Precise clay strainer pours fast and lets few leaves through.

Yakishime Kyusu - Easily inspect tea leaves in between infusions.

Easily inspect tea leaves in between infusions.

Yakishime Kyusu - Packaged in an illustrated gift box.

Packaged in an illustrated gift box.

Yakishime Kyusu - Completely handmade, one-by-one.

Completely handmade, one-by-one.

Yakishime Kyusu - Recommended for sencha, gyokuro, and bancha alike.

Recommended for sencha, gyokuro, and bancha alike.

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