Yokkaichi Banko Ware Extra Large Purple Clay Green Made In Japan Teapot, 819Y, Glaze, 550ml,

Capacity: 550ml Length 190mm x Width 173mm x Height 90mm Material: Ceramic, stainless steel. Includes tea strainer (flat and circle mesh). Banko ware (Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture) This large 550ml teapot serves 3-5 people. Shidei teapots are lightweight and compact, a unique style developed by generations of teapot artisans. Shidei teapots develop a richer luster and a richer flavor with use. The local red clay is rich in iron, which absorbs the bitterness of green tea and brings out its umami. A classic Banko ware teapot made of purple clay with a green glaze. Purple clay teapots are said to make tea delicious and mellow because the clay contains a lot of iron. A large 550ml teapot, rare for Banko ware, for 3-5 people. The most notable feature of the purple clay teapot is that it is lightweight and compact. Another attractive feature is the unique, simple style created by successive teapot craftsmen. It is said that the longer you use a purple clay teapot, the more lustrous it will become and the more tasteful it will become. How to wash Banko ware teapots with a mesh or strip mesh After using the teapot, rinse it with water or hot water (we do not recommend using detergent or bleach). The tea strainer is fixed (cannot be removed) Please use a soft brush to clean the tea strainer and the inside of the spout. After washing, dry thoroughly. To remove tea stains, soaking the item in water or hot water is effective. We also recommend periodically boiling the teapot to disinfect it.