"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