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Banko ware teapot, for deep-steamed green tea, 320ml

This is a Banko ware teapot. When drinking deep-steamed green tea, it tastes even better when brewed in a suitable teapot.
Authentic teapots are all expensive, but this one is reasonably priced with free shipping, it
retains heat well, and the mesh is made wide and sturdy so tea leaves don't get stuck, so I recommend it.

Banko ware is a type of pottery made mainly in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, and
is particularly famous for its heat-resistant earthenware pots and teapots.
It began in the mid-Edo period when Numami Rozan, a wealthy merchant from Kuwana, opened a kiln in what is now Asahi-cho
, and the name comes from the fact that he stamped his works with the seal "Banko" or "Banko Fueki".
Yokkaichi Banko ware was designated a national traditional craft in 1979. Because it retains heat well, it is useful when used in winter.

Characteristics of Banko ware:

Heat resistance:
By incorporating a mineral called petalite, it achieves heat resistance that is strong even against direct flames and dry heating.

Earthenware pots:
Earthenware pots, which are the top-produced in Japan, are a representative product of Banko ware.

Teapots:
Teapots made of purple clay, which contains a lot of iron, are said to enhance the taste of tea.

Semi-porcelain:
Classified as semi-porcelain, which has properties intermediate between earthenware and porcelain.

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