Japanese Coffee Cup & Dripper Collection
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Coffee Server - Black
Regular price $100 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Coffee Server - White
Regular price $100 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Coffee Dripper - Black
Regular price $60 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Coffee Dripper - White
Regular price $60 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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.
Nankei Pottery Coffee Ware: Minimalist Design for Perfect Coffee Moments
Nankei Pottery’s minimalist coffee ware is perfectly designed for brewing 1–2 servings of coffee. Made from iron-rich black clay with an unglazed finish, it develops a unique patina over time, adding to its charm with continued use. While rooted in the traditional techniques of Banko-yaki, this piece seamlessly blends functional beauty with modern lifestyles.
Ideal for elevating quiet morning moments or leisurely afternoon coffee breaks, it transforms everyday rituals into something truly special. Whether as a treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for coffee enthusiasts, this coffee ware is a timeless choice.
Nankei Pottery
Nankei Pottery is a small kiln that was established in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, in 1913. It specializes in producing teapots and teacups for Banko ware, shaping the rich lives and sensibilities of the Japanese people. With a long history of accumulated high craftsmanship, it manages all complex processes of pottery production in-house. Nankei Pottery, a professional in creating tools that connect traditional and modern lifestyles, has passionately dedicated years to crafting teaware essential for enriching tea-time experiences.