{"product_id":"japanese-tea-set-monks-bowl-white-kyusu-teapot-240cc-with-4-teacups","title":"Japanese Tea Set \"Monk's Bowl\" - White Kyusu Teapot (240cc) with 4 Teacups","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJapanese Tea Set \"Monk's Bowl\" - White Kyusu Teapot (240cc) with 4 Teacups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your contemporary rituals with the Monk’s Bowl Japanese tea set, a timeless collection from Nankei Pottery (est. 1913). Crafted in Mie from revived \"Hakudei\" white clay, the soft grey-beige tone of the Japanese teapot (W6.9\" x D5.7\" x H3.2\") brings organic warmth to your table. The 240cc kyusu features an unglazed interior that naturally mellows tea’s bitterness, while the artisan-fitted lid ensures a perfect seal to capture every flavor. One brew yields approximately two servings for the included 170cc chawan (at the recommended 100cc level), making it ideal for peaceful moments with a partner or hosting guests. The set includes four stackable Japanese tea cups with a stone-like texture, perfect for tea or sake. Blending 300 years of Banko-yaki heritage, this set brings Zen and wellness to your modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Teapot (kyusu) \u0026amp; 4 Teacups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension (Teapot):\u003c\/strong\u003e W17.6 cm (6.9 in) × D14.4 cm (5.7 in) × H8.2 cm (3.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension (Teacups):\u003c\/strong\u003e W8.0 cm (3.1 in) × H6.2 cm (2.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity (Teapot):\u003c\/strong\u003e 240cc (Full)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity (Teacup):\u003c\/strong\u003e 100cc (Recommended) \/ 170cc (Full)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2 cups per brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unglazed Stoneware (Banko-yaki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Mie, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nankei Pottery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBanko-yaki: 300 Years of Tradition in Japanese Pottery and Tea Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBanko-yaki is a type of pottery that originated during the Edo period and boasts a history of over 300 years. Its name reflects a wish for “eternal prosperity and excellence.” Although it experienced a period of decline, the craft was revitalized by kilns in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, where it flourished alongside the rise of sencha tea culture. Banko-yaki teapots are renowned for their distinctive combination of durability and lightness, and, together with Tokoname-yaki, they continue to play a vital role in supporting Japan's tea culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrafting Elegance in Banko-yaki Since 1913\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFounded in 1913, Nankei Pottery is a kiln based in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, specializing in Banko-yaki teapots and teacups. Their products blend traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities, offering both the functionality needed for brewing delicious tea and a simple elegance that complements everyday life. Every step of the production process is managed in-house, ensuring meticulous quality control, and each piece is carefully finished by the hands of skilled artisans. Through their thoughtfully crafted tea utensils, Nankei Pottery enriches quiet moments of tea time, delivering the joy of use and the pleasure of brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMinimalist White Japanese Tea Set for Contemporary Rituals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePairing the iconic 240cc \"Monk's Bowl\" kyusu with modern \"Ensui\" chawan, this Japanese tea set embodies functional minimalism. Crafted from revived \"Hakudei\" clay, the soft grey-beige tone of the Japanese teapot (w176\/d144\/h82mm) brings warmth to your table. Its unglazed interior mellows tea’s bitterness, while the stackable cone-shaped Japanese tea cups (w80\/h62mm) offer a tactile stone-like texture. Non-absorbent and versatile, these cups are ideal for tea, sake, or snacks. A perfect blend of 300-year Banko-yaki heritage and artisan soul for daily wellness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nankei Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53056654573841,"sku":"0943","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/1400\/4241\/files\/japanese-tea-set-monk_s-bowl-white-kyusu-teapot-240cc-with-4-teacups.jpg?v=1769007989","url":"https:\/\/millenniumleryjp.live\/en-au\/products\/japanese-tea-set-monks-bowl-white-kyusu-teapot-240cc-with-4-teacups","provider":"Millennium Gallery JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}