Yokkaichi Banko Ware Teapot e499 Purple Clay 360ml Made in Japan

Capacity: 360ml (full) Length 158mm x Width 135mm x Height 85mm Material: Ceramic, stainless steel. Includes tea strainer (flat and circle mesh). Weight: 270g Banko ware (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. A classic Banko ware item: a purple clay teapot. Purple clay and red clay teapots contain a lot of iron in their clay, which makes the tea taste delicious and mellow. The most notable feature of the purple clay teapot is that it is lightweight and compact. The overall shape is small and the handle is short, 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.