Porcelain Kyusu (Kiyomizu-yaki) - Large 13oz

We designed this large porcelain kyusu to be a centerpiece at everyday teatimes, and ever since its release years ago, it has been a staple in our collection. While it works well with sencha and gyokuro, we especially recommend it for bancha teas like Genmaicha - 100g and Hojicha - 100g.

Use it to brew around 13 oz (400 ml) at a time and serve cups to the whole family at lunch. Or, if you like to drink a lot of tea, use it to easily brew a large mug for yourself.

This kyusu has features that make brewing bancha delightful. Its large size and wide body give space for large bancha leaves to unfurl freely, producing especially fragrant brews every time.

The dome-shaped filter in its spout prevents clogging, allows you to pour quickly, while pulling out every last drop of tea from the leaves.

Completely handmade to our specifications by an artisan in Kyoto, each of these kyusu is one-of-a-kind—a companion to be cared for and treasured over a lifetime of tea sessions.

The Kiyomizu-yaki tradition began in Kyoto City in the 16th century. Works range from beautiful everyday utensils to refined works of art displayed in museums. For our Large Porcelain Kyusu—a favorite for local Kyoto-ites’ daily bancha—we chose to work with an artisan from the Kiyomizu-yaki tradition dear to us in Kyoto.