Made in Japan

This porcelain tea bowl has a beautiful hand painted sometsuke design featuring the Chinese zodiac wheel on one side of the bowl and Sho chiku bai (pine, bamboo and plum blossoms) on the other. Sometsuke is the blue and white underglaze painting. The crude shape and painting complement each other perfectly for a more rustic wabi sabi atmosphere.

Dishwasher Safe

Matcha tea needs a different type of preparation than other teas. Because of the super fine grinding of the leaves (think talcum powder), the tea is traditionally whisked in a bowl with high sides. The whisking prevents clumps of tea powder sticking together, like a bad batch of chunky gravy! The high sided bowl keeps the tea from splashing around. This preparation is part of the beauty of this tea and forces you to take a some time and care. A nice way to start your day, or take your mind off of other concerns for a few moments. Once made, the tea is enjoyed directly from the bowl.