Katte Ryu includes
all of the essential tools you need to prepare maccha. This set is for beginners
who like to prepare matcha tea at home. Katte Ryu means 'according to your
own style' and provides a good way to enjoy your tea in a relaxed atmosphere.
Maccha
"Kyo Mukashi" 40g in caddy A
very good quality maccha commonly used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony (Cha-No-Yu).
The name 'Matsu no midori' refers to the green colour of the pine tree. This is
a classic thin style maccha which is slightly thinner than most thicker teas (koicha).
It is high in anti-oxidants and very popular with our customers. The tea is aromatic
and has an intense colour with a sweet finish. It comes in a 40g (almost 2
oz) hermetically and doubly sealed tin.
Vietnam
Ceramic AnnanYaki Maccha Bowl The
Annan Yaki pottery in Vietnam creates tea ware with patterns that have been passed
down from the 16th century to this generation.
Measurements:
upper diameter 110mm, height 80mm, lower diameter 62mm Weight: 303 g Capacity:
about 300ml
Oribe
Utsushi Maccha Bowl Oribe
ware is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its use of green copper
glaze and bold painted design. It was the first use of colored stoneware glaze
by Japanese potters. As one of the Mino styles originating in the late 16th
century it takes its name from tea master Furuta Oribe (1544-1615).
This
cup is not sold separately.
Measurements:
upper diameter 80m, height 60mm, lower diameter 45mm Weight: 168 g Capacity:
about 200ml
Mizuya
Chashaku (Takayama Ikoma Nara, Japan) The
Mizuya Chashaku is often used at tea ceremonies with many participants since it
is very convenient to scoop the maccha with its wider tip. This scoop is 150mm
long
Nakata
Kizo , whisk maker and bamboo craftsman 1940 born
in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara prefecture. Though he was the son of a rice farmer,at
the age of 14 he was sent to acquire skillful hands and learned to make whisks
at an apprentice public service. After 6 years of study, he continued to learn
various remaining techniques before becoming independent at the age of 25. In
1975 he founded the Nakata Kizo cooperation. Presently about half of Japan's
whisks are produced by his company.
Please
note that we order certain matcha tool items from various suppliers and will ship
them as soon as they have been delivered to us.
Please
do not use a dishwasher, microwave oven or electric oven.
About
the use of tea ceremony tools ( maccha bowls etc.)
These
items are made to be used with Japanese green tea. We recommend that they are
to be used with green tea exclusively.
About
the use of tea ware items with paintings
Please
use a soft sponge or rag for cleaning since harsh treatment of the surface might
damage the picture. Do not use strong detergents for washing your tea ware.
Tea
ware is fragile!
We
will pack and ship your order with utmost care to make sure that it will arrive
safely at your home. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if any damage
should have occured to your purchase. We might ask you to send us a digital image
of the broken item and replace it thereafter.
About
your chasen: A
bamboo whisk is a very delicate tea utensil that might have to be replaced when
the tines wear off or break. When left moist it might also produce mold. Please
replace your whisk if you
detect mold on it or several tines that are broken.
About
your chashaku A
bamboo scoop is a very delicate maccha tea utensil. Please do not use it with
force or bend it unduly since it might break. Always keep it clean and dry. Please
replace it if you detect any traces of mold on it.
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