Yokkaichi Banko Ware Teapot e232 Mini Purple Clay with 180ml Made in Japan Strainer, Capacity,

Capacity: 180ml (full) / Mini teapot for one person / Width 150mm x Depth 127mm x Height 60mm / Material: Ceramic (with stainless steel strainer) / Weight: 200g / Banko ware (Bankoyaki, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture) Shidei teapots are lightweight and compact. Their small overall shape and short handles are a 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 purple clay teapot for delicious tea A classic Yokkaichi Banko ware "Shidei Kyusu" (purple clay teapot), 180ml, mini teapot for one person. The tea strainer is a round mesh type that does not clog and is suitable for deep-steamed tea and powdered tea. There are many fans of the belt mesh, which is a stainless steel mesh that goes all the way around the inside of the teapot. 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 teapot" is made using the unglazed Yakishime (reduction firing) method, and the more you use it, the more glossy it becomes and the deeper its flavor becomes. ・Banko ware teapots are one of the two major brands of Japanese teapots, along with Tokoname ware (Aichi Prefecture) teapots. ・Banko ware "purple clay teapot" is popular with many enthusiasts for its light weight, simple design, compact size, unique color and style. [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.