Fujiso Banko Ware Black Tea Pot

This pot for black tea has a very modern design and simultaneously respects the centuries-old tradition of Fujisō Banko Earthen Ware. The pot is taller than usual, allowing for the black tea leaves to “jump” up and down in the hot water, slowly releasing their intense flavor. The inside is coated with a special transparent glaze that prevents the leaves from sticking to the pot. The glaze also adds to the beauty of the pot, as the fine vein-like cracks, barely visible in the beginning, become more  and more intense over time, creating an intricate pattern of elegant lines.

The outside of the pot has the distinctive brown reddish tinge that is characteristic for Fujisō ceramic and that makes the pot a beautiful object in itself. The earth color and the powerful flavor of the leaves create a very special atmosphere when serving tea from this pot.