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Handmade Japanese tea pot by Nankei ceramics

Nankei Kyusu Teapot

$161.00
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"The touch of raw unglazed ceramic gently softens your heart. Pause those busy hands, boil water, sip some tea, and let your heart unwind."  – Nankei Pottery

We are thrilled to showcase the beautiful works of Nankei Pottery, who have been crafting stunning ceramics since 1913. 

Nankei captures the heart of the Banko-yaki style. Simple, minimalistic, and effortless, these timeless tea pieces will enrich your tea time for years to come. 

The unglazed stoneware allows for a textured feel in the hands and also moderates astringency in the tea's brew – creating a pleasing, mellow flavor. 

The kyusu features a hand-built strainer incorporated into the pot. Know that finer tea leaves, such as fukamushicha, gyokuro, or kabusecha can pass through which can add a more traditionally textured  (but pleasing!) mouthfeel to your brew. If you would like a clearer experience, pour the tea through another strainer before serving. 

Please note each piece is handmade and slight variations occur. Do not place kyusu directly on any heat source.  

~ 19cm width x 12.5cm diameter x 5.3cm height (320cc). Serves 1-4 people

Process photo credit: Kazumasa Harada

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Nankei captures the heart of the Banko-yaki style. Simple, minimalistic, and effortless, these timeless tea pieces will enrich your tea time for years to come.

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Nankei Kyusu Teapot

$161.00
Sencha brewing in a handmade, Japanese ceramic Kyusu from Nankei - Mizuba Tea Co.

Brewing & care

The broad, shallow form gives green tea leaves room to unfurl. A little attention to pouring and drying will keep this finely crafted kyusu a pleasure to use.

Before your first cup

Gently rinse the pot and lid with water.  This is a brewing vessel, not a kettle: never place it over direct heat or in a microwave.

Choose your tea

This shape is particularly suited to loose-leaf green tea. Its handmade ceramic strainer offers a traditional brewing experience. Very fine leaves, especially deep-steamed teas, may pass through or clog the small openings; pour through a separate strainer if you prefer a clearer cup.

Brewing, step by step

  1. Add your loose-leaf tea, following that tea's recommended leaf quantity.
  2. Heat water separately, then allow it to reach the temperature recommended for your tea. Add the water to the kyusu and replace the lid.
  3. Steep for the time recommended for your tea. Temperature and timing should follow the leaves you have chosen, rather than a single recipe for every green tea.
  4. Begin pouring at a gentle angle and gradually tilt the pot. Avoid tipping it sharply: water can spill around the lid. Let the tea drain as fully as possible before your next infusion.

Process photo credit: Kazumasa Harada

Cleaning, drying, and storage:
• After brewing, rinse out the spent leaves with water or warm water. We recommend water-only washing for everyday care and individual hand washing rather than a dishwasher.

• Handle the integrated ceramic strainer delicately. Do not press against it or let the lid or other dishes strike it; its thin structure is fragile.

• Drain thoroughly and allow the pot and lid to dry fully before storing. Leave the lid off while drying so moisture can escape. Nankei also recommends occasional drying in sunlight.

• Store only when completely dry, with the lid and delicate strainer protected from knocks. 

Handmade clay kyusu by Nankei Ceramics
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