Japanese Matcha Bowl, Blue and White, in Gift Box

A white matcha bowl whose rim is tinged with blue, presented in its black gift box.

Towards the top, the creamy white glaze fills with blue-grey runs that flow down from the rim, highlighted by a brown line. The effect recalls the foam of a wave.

The chawan is the bowl used in Japan to prepare and drink matcha, a powdered green tea whisked in hot water with a bamboo whisk, the chasen, until a fine froth forms.

At 12 cm in diameter and 7.5 cm high, its straight, deep shape leaves room for the whisk to beat the tea. It also suits a matcha latte or a hot drink.

Presented in a black gift box, it makes a lovely gift for lovers of Japanese tea.

Highlights

• Matcha bowl: the chawan, for whisking powdered tea.
• Blue-grey runs: on a creamy white glaze.
• Deep shape: room for the bamboo whisk.
• In a gift box: ready to give.
• Porcelain: made in Japan.

Product information

• Type: matcha bowl (chawan)
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 12 cm, height 7.5 cm
• Colours: creamy white, blue-grey, brown
• Finish: glazed, glaze runs
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

Warm the bowl with hot water before whisking the matcha: the froth will be finer. Pour out the water, add the powdered tea, then water at about 80 °C.

Frequently asked questions

What is a chawan?

It is the bowl used in Japan to prepare and drink matcha, the powdered green tea whisked in hot water.

Is the whisk included?

No, the bowl is sold alone, in its gift box.

Is this bowl dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, it can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.