Yokkaichi Banko Ware Teapot e233 Purple Clay with Made in Japan Strainer, 250ml,

Capacity: 250ml Size: 135mm wide x 115mm deep x 87mm high Material: Ceramic (with stainless steel tea strainer) Weight: 220g Banko ware (Mie Prefecture) Shidei teapots are lightweight and compact. They are small overall and have short handles, and are popular for their unique style, created by generations of teapot artisans. The local red clay is rich in iron, which absorbs the bitterness of green tea and brings out its umami. Shidei teapots develop a richer luster and a richer flavor with use. Banko ware originated in the 1700s near Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Teapot production became popular in the 1800s, and in 1979, "Yokkaichi Banko ware" was designated a traditional craft of Japan. Shidei teapot ・When it comes to Banko ware teapots, the most famous is the "Shidei" teapot. The local red clay is rich in iron, which absorbs the bitterness of green tea and brings out its umami. Banko ware "purple clay" teapots are made using the unglazed, reduction firing method, so the more you use them, the more lustrous they become and the deeper their flavor becomes. ・Banko ware teapots are one of the two major brands of Japanese teapots, along with Tokoname ware (Aichi Prefecture) teapots. ・Banko ware teapots are popular with many enthusiasts for their unique style: lightweight, simple, and compact. [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 detergents or bleach. This tea strainer is fixed and cannot be removed. Please use a soft brush to clean the tea strainer and the inside of the spout. After washing, dry thoroughly. We also recommend periodically boiling the teapot to disinfect it. To remove tea stains, soaking the item in water or hot water is effective.