Teapots and rituals

Cranes taking flight in front of Mount Fuji at sunset; this is a typical Japanese image that embellish on this emblematic chawan.

Happiness in a box ! This Matcha Gift Set includes the four essentials for a perfect emulsion.

There are a rare few adamant potters in Tokoname that still insist on mastering every step of the artisanal process, taking it as far as making their own clay. Yamada is one of these potters.

This box is ideal for sieving matcha before use. The set contains a fine stainless steel sieve and a metal spatula. Sieving the matcha becomes a simple task with this utensil. It will enable you to prepare a bowl of matcha tea with a fine creamy froth.  

The chasen is a traditional tool and is essential for preparing matcha. It is made from a single piece of bamboo with the end cut into several thin slivers to whisk the green tea into a small quantity of water. With a quick motion, the whisked tea is then fully emulsified and attains the proper texture as seen in the famous Japanese tea ceremony – the chanoyu.

The Chasen, cut from a single piece of bamboo, is a traditional and essential instrument for matcha preparation.

Carved from a single piece of bamboo, the chashaku is traditionally used to dose your precious matcha during chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony.

Carved from a single piece of bamboo, the chashaku is traditionally used to dose your precious matcha during chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony.

A textured porcelain finish - with an edge! This sublime chawan has it all: earth, horizon, and a clear blue/green sky.

Like the graceful motion of ink through clear water, the sepia finish of this single porcelain piece is true to its origin: squid ink.

This original chawan, robust and wide-bottomed, is a great choice for both novices and expert matcha lovers. Wider chawans facilitate the movement of the Chasen and give extra room to properly dissolve and whisk the matcha, for a perfect emulsion.

The vibrant green of your matcha is really highlighted with this chawan's transparency. The double sided glass, protects your hands from the heat.