I reside in the United States, and fine pots like these are quite expensive; and lack the internal diffuser basket that encompasses the inside of the pot. This item was fairly priced, and makes a pot of delicious tea in a matter of two or three minutes. Clean up is as simple as rinsing out the inside of the pot, once the tea leaves are released; a simple scrubbing with a soapy sponge cleans it. It may look small, but upon personal experience, it can make up to four cups of tea at one time.
The merchant also goes the extra mile, and so kindly provides instructions on both Japanese, and English.