Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details, as this item has been stored for a long period after being used several times. Please forgive any damage due to long-term storage. This is a glass "chiro" that will be a great help in Japanese table settings. Originally, the tool for warming sake, the "chiro," was made of metal, but making it from glass gives it an elegant appearance that adds color to the table. The square-shaped glass pot is not very common, so it will stand out on the table. When serving cold sake, you can put ice in the included inner pot to chill the sake on the outside without diluting it. For warm sake, it is made of heat-resistant glass so that you can pour it directly into the chiro after warming it. You can also use a double boiler by placing a cloth in a pot. It is recommended not only for sake but also for tea. Kung fu tea, flower tea, and herbal tea should make for a beautiful cup. The tall and impressive form of the long rectangular chiro is well suited for table settings. The soft silver lid is made of coated metal and does not transfer odors, so it is also great as a dashi broth pot for dishes like ochazuke and hitsumabushi. Sake Cups These are clear and simple sake cups made entirely of glass. They have a good weight and a sharp lip, making them easy to use. Of course, they can be used as sake cups, but they are also fun to use as small bowls. Sake Tea Herbal Tea HIROTA GLASS Kyusu (Teapot) Teapot Long Rectangular Chiro Silver Soft Sake Cup Set