Japanese Tea Cup Set "Kiritate" - Straight Cylinder (50cc, Set of 4)

Elevate your tea ritual with the "Kiritate" Japanese tea cup set, a masterpiece of minimalist design from Nankei Pottery (est. 1913). Handcrafted with 300 years of Banko-yaki heritage, these cups feature a striking straight cylindrical form with a matte, stone-like texture. Each cup holds a recommended 1.7oz (50cc), perfect for savoring high-quality sencha or sake with presence. Made of unglazed stoneware, these chawan are non-absorbent and odor-free, ensuring the purest taste for various uses. This Japanese tea cups set combines modern functionality with an ancient artisan soul, bringing a touch of Zen and refined elegance to any contemporary home as a vital part of your Japanese tea set.

Product details

• Quantity: 4 Teacups
• Dimension (Teacups): D7.0 cm (2.8 in) × H4.5 cm (1.8 in)
• Capacity (Teacup): 50cc (Recommended) / 80cc (Full)
• Material: Unglazed Stoneware (Banko-yaki)
• Origin: Made in Mie, Japan
• Brand: Nankei Pottery

Banko-yaki: 300 Years of Tradition in Japanese Pottery and Tea Culture

Banko-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.

Crafting Elegance in Banko-yaki Since 1913

Founded 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.

Minimalist Japanese Tea Cup Set

The "Kiritate" Japanese tea cup set is a masterpiece of minimalist design from Nankei Pottery. Handcrafted with 300 years of Banko-yaki heritage, these cups feature a striking straight cylindrical form with a matte, stone-like texture. Each cup measures D2.8" x H1.8" (70 x 45 mm) with a 1.7oz (50cc) capacity, perfect for savoring high-quality sencha or sake. Made of unglazed stoneware, they are non-absorbent and odor-free, ensuring the purest taste for various uses. This Japanese tea cup set combines modern functionality with an ancient artisan soul, bringing a touch of Zen and refined elegance to any contemporary home.