This beautiful and functional porcelain ceramic teapot with matching tea cup and saucer is a clean, modern take on the classic Japanese kyusu design. Pronounced CUE-shu, “kyusu” means “teapot” in Japanese and can be used to describe a variety of teapot styles. However, the defining feature of this teapot is its straight handle (characterizing it as a yokode-kyusu). The handle style originated from the design of a kettle which was later adapted to brew tea, specifically Japanese green tea, and to facilitate a gentle pour with the simple turn of the wrist. This petite white teapot, made and designed in Japan, features the traditional built-in strainer at the base of the spout. As a result, tea leaves are placed directly in the teapot to steep and strained during decanting. The round porcelain body is complemented by a small spout that pours smoothly and cleanly. The flat lid is sleek and easy to remove. The teaware set comes with the Kyusu Teapot and one matching cup and saucer. Dishwasher safe. Teapot holds 10 oz. Tea cup holds 5 oz. Teapot Dimensions: 2.2 in x 3.3 in x 6.1 in. Tea cup Dimensions: 2 in x 3 in. Made in Japan.
