- The perfect bowl for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony
- Great for everyday use
- Crackle glaze pottery
- Made in Japan in Tokoname Aichi prefecture
Matcha bowls are used to drink matcha, a fine powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is traditionally prepared by whisking the tea with hot water in a bowl called chawan or o-chawan. The bowl is then held up to the drinker's mouth where it is poured into their mouth and consumed.
Features:
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Includes 1 tea ceremony bowl
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Dimensions of the bowl: Ø4.3 x H2.5" (Ø11 x H6.5 cm)
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Total volume of the bowl: 11.8 oz (350 ml)
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Curb weight: 410g
- MADE IN JAPAN in Tokoname Aichi prefecture
Precautions for use:
- Please be aware that the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown on this website. It is hand-made by an artist and made from and with natural materials. The products' color is affected by not only the glaze's color but also the clay's color itself. We won’t accept a return for a slight color difference.
- Dishwasher safe: NO
- Microwavable: NO
- Oven safe: NO
- Do not place near an open flame
CRAFT ' S BACKGROUND TOKONAME YAKI
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Aichi Ancient Kiln: One of Japan’s "Six Ancient Kilns," with a pottery history stretching back over 900 years.
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Red Clay Mastery: Renowned for Shudei (vermilion clay), rich in iron oxide which chemically reacts to mellow the astringency of tea.
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Teapot Specialist: Famous for world-class Kyusu (teapots) featuring precision-fitted lids and hand-carved ceramic filters.
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Functional Scale: Beyond delicate tea ware, it is historically known for large-scale production of ceramic pipes and massive jars.
