Yamamoto Taisen Hidasuki Kyusu - 230ml

Yamamoto Taisen Hidasuki Kyusu - 230ml

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Banko-yaki kyusu by master Yamamoto Taisen, decorated with Hidasuki method. A Banko red clay teapot that is really precisely crafted, has a great sieve and flows beautifully. Banko clay has the property of mitigating potential bitterness in tea, the teapot is very suitable for green Japanese teas.

Banko-yaki (Banko ware) has a history of about 300 years. The first Banko ware dates back to 1736-1740, the Edo period, when a merchant named Nunami Rozan was intrigued by the Way of Tea, built a kiln in the city of Asahi in Mie Prefecture, and began making his own pottery. What once began as a hobby for the merchant turned into a world-famous pottery that was recognised as a 'traditional craft' by the Japanese Ministry of Economic Affairs. Today, there are more than 100 Banko-yaki kilns clustered around the cities of Yokkaichi and Komono in Mie Prefecture. 

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Before use: rinse the teapot in hot water and let it dry completely before using it for the first time.

Maintenance: do not use detergents, dishwasher. Clean by hand, with clean water, without chemicals. Do not clean with clean water, clean with detergents. The teapot should be left to dry after each use.