Saikai Teapot, Brown
500ml, dip-glazed, with a stainless steel strainer built in. A Saikai teapot for loose-leaf tea.
A good teapot should make loose-leaf tea simple: leaves in, water in, pour. This Saikai pot does that with a stainless steel strainer built into the lid, so the leaves stay behind as you pour and there is no separate infuser to fiddle with. It holds 500ml. The finish is a dip glaze: a deep brown glaze over a matte white base, more vibrant where the glaze runs thinner, and best appreciated in person. It belongs to Saikai's Essence of Life range.
Matching pieces: Brown Saikai Mug and Saikai Pourer, Brown.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Built-in strainer: stainless steel strainer catches the leaves as you pour
- Practical size: 500ml, enough for a pot to share
- Dip-glaze finish: deep brown glaze over a matte white base, varying where the glaze thins
- A matching range: part of Saikai's Essence of Life range
How to Use
- Loose-leaf tea: brew the leaves directly in the pot
- Pour: the strainer holds the leaves back, so no separate infuser is needed
- Rinse the strainer: remove and rinse it separately after use
- Hand wash: to protect the dip-glazed finish
急須: the Japanese teapot
The name on the listing, 西海 急須, reads Saikai kyūsu: a Saikai teapot. A kyūsu is the everyday Japanese pot for brewing loose-leaf tea, and a built-in strainer is what makes it so easy to use. This one is finished by dip glazing, so the depth of the brown varies where the glaze thins over the white base, and no two pots are exactly alike.
Learn more: Japanese Tea
Do I need a separate infuser?
No. The stainless steel strainer is built into the pot, so you put loose leaves straight in, add water and pour; the leaves stay behind. After use, lift out the strainer and rinse it separately to keep it clear of residue.
Product Details
- Type: Ceramic teapot with stainless steel strainer
- Maker: Saikai
- Range: Essence of Life
- Capacity: 500ml
- Materials: Ceramic, stainless steel
- Finish: Brown dip glaze over a matte white base
- Care: Hand wash recommended
Q: What size is the Saikai teapot?
It holds 500ml, a comfortable pot for two or three cups.
Q: Can I use it for coffee?
It is designed as a teapot with a built-in strainer for loose leaves. Saikai lists the same pot for tea or coffee, so it will also hold coffee, but its strainer is made with loose-leaf tea in mind.
Q: How do I care for it?
Hand wash is recommended to protect the dip-glazed finish. Remove the strainer and rinse it separately after each use to keep it free of residue.
SKU : T0040