Fukei Dot Com Yokkaichi Banko-yaki Teapot e408 Shidei (Purple Clay) for 2-3 people, Flat Mesh, 300ml

"Banko-yaki" originated in the late 1700s near Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. In the 1800s, the production of teapots flourished, and in 1979, "Yokkaichi Banko-yaki" was designated as a traditional Japanese craft.

Shidei (Purple Clay) Teapot ・When people think of Banko-yaki teapots, they think of the "Shidei (purple clay) teapot." The local red clay is rich in iron, which absorbs the bitterness of green tea and brings out its umami (savory) components. ・Banko-yaki "Shidei" teapots are made using an unglazed firing process (reduction firing), so the more you use them, the more they develop a luster and depth of character. ・Along with Tokoname-yaki (Aichi Prefecture), Banko-yaki teapots are one of the two major brands of Japanese teapot craftsmanship. ・Banko-yaki teapots are supported by many enthusiasts for their unique style: lightweight, rustic, and compact.

[How to clean Banko-yaki Plate-mesh and Band-mesh teapots] After use, please rinse the teapot with water or hot water. Detergents and bleach are not recommended. The tea strainer mesh is fixed and cannot be removed. Please use a soft brush for the inside of the tea strainer mesh and the spout. Dry thoroughly after washing. We also recommend periodic "boiling disinfection" of the entire teapot. For removing tea stains, "soaking" in water or hot water is effective.

[Shidei (Purple Clay) Teapot] Banko-yaki Shidei teapots are lightweight and compact. With their small overall shape and shorter handle, the unique style perfected by generations of teapot craftsmen is highly popular. [Red Clay] The red clay used for Shidei teapots is rich in iron, which absorbs the bitterness of green tea and brings out its umami components. When red clay is fired at high temperatures, it changes to a unique purplish color. [Unglazed Firing Process] Banko-yaki "Shidei" teapots are made using an unglazed firing process (reduction firing), so the more you use them, the more they develop a luster and depth of character. Capacity: 300ml / Size: Length 155mm x Width 135mm x Height 87mm / Material: Pottery, includes stainless steel tea strainer mesh (also known as plate mesh or circle mesh) / Weight: 266g / Banko-yaki (Mie Prefecture) [How to clean Banko-yaki Plate-mesh and Band-mesh teapots] After use, please rinse the teapot with water or hot water. Detergents and bleach are not recommended. The tea strainer mesh is fixed and cannot be removed. Please use a soft brush for the inside of the tea strainer mesh and the spout. Dry thoroughly after washing. We also recommend periodic "boiling disinfection" of the entire teapot. For removing tea stains, "soaking" in water or hot water is effective.

Material: Pottery Color: Purple, Brown Size: Length 15.5cm x Width 13.5cm x Height 8.7cm