Kyusu Teapot Banko Lapis Ring

In fact, kyusu is an extremely general term, simply meaning ‘teapot’ in Japanese. Worldwide, it is most commonly used to refer to the style of side-handled teapot that is popular in Japan, but these are more correctly called yokode no kyusu. In fact, many styles of teapot are made in Japan, and all are called kyusu, including pots with handles at the back or over the top.