MATCHA TEA BOWLS

The dark brown exterior with mineral salts in the glaze complements the rich shades of deep turquoise blue inside this Matcha bowl. A work of art.

The basic shape of the Matcha bowl Aoshino Unofu is reshaped again and again by hand so that each bowl is individualized. After that, the master potters skillfully influence the firing process and the surface structure. The random pattern on the white glaze usually reminds people of landscape paintings. The Unofu style of the same name was established in Japan in the late 16th century.

This authentic, hand made Japanese Matcha tea bowl has a beautiful iron like metallic glaze, shades of silver and iron-black creating a lustrous finish. Being hand applied the finish is unique to each one made. It is intended to invoke the look of patinated metal or the meteor marked surface of the moon.

The beautiful, muted, pastel tones of this matcha bowl, being freely applied the finish is unique to each one made. It is 12.5cm in diameter and 7.5cm deep. Brimful it holds approximately 400ml. This was produced in the famous pottery region of Mino, in the prefecture of Gifu in central Japan. The pottery called Mino-Yaki has been produced for over 1000 years.

Matcha is a superpower amongst teas. This special green tea is derived from Gyokuro tea, whose name translates as ‘Precious Dew’ and is shaded with reed screens for twenty days prior to harvesting to block out the sun. This serves to increase the chlorophyll and amino acid content. It is this amino acid, called theanine, and a special processing technique that give Gyokuro its unique sweet flavour and intense aroma. The greater quantities of these ingredients also increase its health-giving properties over other green teas. Gyokuro teas are then used to make the ceremonial tea Matcha, which is painstakingly ground in a special mill to a fine powder for whisking. Packets sold at a 40g weight.

This is designed to keep your matcha tea whisk in perfect shape between usage.

The tea roaster from Tokoname is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. You can find it in every household. It enables a delicious and gentle infusion from any green tea quality to make Hoji Cha, the famous toasted tea. A nice side effect is the pleasant smell that comes from roasting. This can also be used to gently dry any type of tea before making the perfect cup, by driving off any moisture picked up in storage.

This authentic one person Japanese Matcha tea bowl is glazed with an exquisite turquoise pigment. Being freely applied the finish is unique to each one made. The traditional 'imperfect' handmade shape is glazed to reveali its artisanal markings. There is something simply beautiful about this bowl. It is 12cm in diameter and 7.5cm deep. Brimful it holds approximately 425ml.