Kyusu Masterpieces

Original Japanese Banko teapots with side handle from the famous Yokkaichi (Yokkaichi Banko Yaki; 四日市萬古焼), handmade from natural clay by leading masters. Ceramic strainer, strong reduction firing, purple clay. Ideal for gyokuro, kabusecha and karigane.

Exquisite Kyusu teapots from leading artisans in Tokoname: one of Japan's most important ceramic centres with a history that extends over 900 years. Tokoname teapots are made from unglazed, ferruginous clay that softens the astringency of green tea for a smoother & sweeter infusion.

Original Japanese side-handled ceramic teapots with matching teacups. Handmade and hand-painted by leading artists and studios in Kiyomizu, an area of Kyoto known for the production of high-quality ceramics (Kiyomizu yaki 清水焼). With integrated ceramic strainer for preparing green tea.

Original Japanese side handle teapot made of horse chestnut wood. The teapot is hand-turned and painted with a natural lacquer using a traditional method.

Seiji Ito, also known as Jinshu, is a globally renowned Tokoname-yaki artisan, especially for his flat Hira Kyusu. These small, sleek and shallow teapots are perfect for brewing Gyokuro and have won numerous design awards both at home and abroad.