Hiragata Oribe Banko-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Teapot Houjicha literally the "white of the

literally the "white of the wellspring"

this teapot is sure to add an elegant touch to your kitchen

put it away in the bosom or embankment of the kimono

allowing you to share and appreciate the flavor and aroma of tea

Hiragata Oribe Banko-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Teapot Houjicha literally the "white of theThe Hiragata Oribe Kyusu Teapot includes a soko ami style fine mesh filter, which contains the tea leaves above the bottom of the teapot, ensuring that they don't oversteep between infusions. This teapot is bested suited for sencha and gyokuro. The flat base lends allows for tea infusions using the tracking method when brewing gyokuro. Banko yaki is one of Japan's most beautiful traditional ceramic techniques. The tradition dates back to the 18th