Portable
set with 2 bowls , natsume , whisk stand & basket
This tea set contains
all the necessary utensils in an easy to carry basket and is the adept choice
if you plan to have a maccha outing with your friends.
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.
Mino
Maccha Bowl (Gifu Prefecture) Mino
ceramic wares were made in the town of Tajimi in old Mino province (now the south-eastern
part of Gifu prefecture). Sueki ware from the 7century has been discovered in
the area and Mino was mentioned by name in 905 as a place for fine ash-glazed
stoneware. During the Kamakura and Muromachi periods the use of the potter's wheel
and a greater variety of glazes created more sophisticated pottery in Chinese-derived
styles. The excavation of Mino ceramics from daimyou residences throughout Japan
testifies to their popularity throughout all periods of Japan's history. Thus
it belongs to the best pottery with one of the longest tradition.
Mino
Maccha Bowl (Gifu Prefecture) Mino
ceramic wares were made in the town of Tajimi in old Mino province (now the south-eastern
part of Gifu prefecture). Sueki ware from the 7century has been discovered in
the area and Mino was mentioned by name in 905 as a place for fine ash-glazed
stoneware. During the Kamakura and Muromachi periods the use of the potter's wheel
and a greater variety of glazes created more sophisticated pottery in Chinese-derived
styles. The excavation of Mino ceramics from daimyou residences throughout Japan
testfies to their popularity throughout all periods of Japan's history. Thus it
belongs to the best pottery with one of the longest tradition.
Measurements:
upper diameter 98m, height 65mm, lower diameter 47mm Weight: 200 g Capacity:
about 250ml
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.
Maccha
Natsume This
thin tea containers are made of laquered wood. Its beauty will certainly enhance
your enjoyable maccha time. Please transfer the maccha powder with a chashaku
(scoop) from the maccha furui (strainer) into the natsume. Note that the natsume
Is not made for preserving your powdered tea but only used to add to the visual
pleasure of a special maccha time.
Whisk
stand & 50ml measuring cup A
very helpful tool for preparing your maccha. Filled with hot water to the upper
line of the bamboo design it exactly measures 50ml. This is the proper amount
of water one uses for a cup of maccha ( provided that you inserted about 2g of
green tea powder into your maccha bowl). The smaller cylinder attached to the
measuring cup serves as a whisk stand where you can rest your whisk - handle down
- as shown on the picture.
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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