Japanese Nezumi shino matcha bowl

A matcha bowl, or chawan, with a grey and dark brown glaze, crossed by light, bluish drips.

Its name, nezumi shino, "mouse-grey shino", refers to a style of Mino ware. The white shino glaze covers an iron-rich slip, which gives it its grey tones.

Its tall, straight shape leaves room to whisk the matcha with a chasen.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi area in Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware.

For preparing and enjoying matcha. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Nezumi shino style: a traditional glaze of Mino ware.
• Light drips: a decoration that evokes a mineral landscape.
• Tall shape: room to whisk the matcha with a chasen.
• Chawan size: Ø 10.5 cm.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: matcha bowl (chawan)
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, the cradle of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 10.5 cm, height 8 cm
• Shape: tall and straight
• Colours: grey, dark brown and light drips
• Finish: nezumi shino glaze
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Add the matcha and a little hot water, then whisk with the chasen in "M" shapes until you get a fine froth.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does nezumi shino mean?

"Mouse-grey shino": a style of Mino ware in which the white shino glaze covers an iron-rich slip, which gives it its grey tones.