Tokoname matcha bowl, black with blue rim

A black matcha bowl whose rim seems covered with sea foam.

Its deep black glaze is topped with a blue and white glaze that flows down from the rim in fine streaks. This contrast between shadow and light evokes the sea foaming on a dark rock, and sets off the green of the matcha.

This chawan has a tall, straight shape that leaves room to whisk the tea with a chasen.

It comes from Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, one of the great historic centres of Japanese ceramics.

For preparing and drinking matcha. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Black and blue glaze: a flowing blue and white rim on deep black.
• Foam effect: every drip is different.
• Tall shape: room to whisk the matcha with a chasen.
• Matcha green: set off by the dark glaze.
• Tokoname ceramics: a great historic centre of Japanese ceramics.

Product information

• Type: matcha bowl (chawan)
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture)
• Dimensions: Ø 11.3 cm, height 8 cm
• Shape: tall and straight
• Colours: black, blue and white rim
• Finish: glazed, flowing glaze
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

Add one or two spoonfuls of sifted matcha and a little hot water, then whisk in a zigzag with the chasen until a fine foam forms.

As for care, rinse it by hand with clear water; the dishwasher is not advised.

Frequently asked questions

What is a chawan?

It is the bowl in which matcha, powdered green tea, is prepared and drunk.

Are all the drips the same?

No, the glaze flows differently with each firing: every bowl has a slightly different rim.