Sencha690 Kyusu/Tea Pot (Matte Black)

The Sencha690 is the largest kyusu in the NANKEI POTTERY (南景製陶園) range, made in the Banko-yaki tradition of Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. At this capacity it suits a group — a table of four to six, an afternoon with guests, or a large batch of cold-brew tea left to steep overnight. The strainer is a classic shared-clay insert, made from the same body material.

Matte Black is fired from iron-rich, non-absorbent stoneware clay — yakishime method, no glaze on the interior. The iron in the clay draws the tea's tannins into a rounder, more settled flavour over time. The deep charcoal exterior develops a quiet depth with every brew, no odour transfer between sessions. Tilt it slowly — at this size, a steady pour matters.