Banko-Yaki was invented by Rozan Nunami some 260 years ago. Rozan Nunami was a wealthy merchant from Kuwana city who had a vision to make tea ware. He possessed great knowledge of tea and pottery. He made a wonderful array of teapots that he would always stamp as bankofueki meaning “Lasting forever without any change”, hoping they would be handed down through endless generations after he was gone. His wish came true as there is now around 22 government recognized Master Craftsmen producing banko ware. Each of whom pass on their skills to young up and coming banko potters which allows the banko spirit to live on!
The Banko-Yaki teapot that we stock is specifically designed for gyokuro. Our organic gyokuro will brew perfectly in it!
ORGANIC SHINCHA 2008!!!
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