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Buy Matcha tea bowls - everything you need to know

Matcha bowls are aindispensable ingredient in the preparation of Matcha teaand really bring out the delicate taste of the tea. Matcha bowls have a long tradition in Japan and have been made from ceramic in a complex firing process for many centuries. The often uneven and slightly wavy edge of the Matcha bowl is one of its special features and is reminiscent of the mountainous landscape of Japan. The unusual shapes and color gradients of the Matcha bowls also reflect the beauty of natural imperfection, which is called Wabi Sabi in Japan.

 

Features of Japanese matcha bowls at a glance:

  • Flat bowl bottom and strikingly large opening
  • Special feel with soft, wavy and asymmetrical structures
  • Different shapes, patterns and color gradients depending on origin and style
  • Irregularly shaped bowl rim, reminiscent of the mountainous landscape of Japan
  • Thick outer wall that prevents the tea from cooling down quickly

TheMatcha tea bowl (Japanese: Chawan)is, alongside the Matcha whisk (Japanese: Chasen) and of course the Matcha tea itself, the central component of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The Matcha tea bowl is, alongside the tea tins (Japanese: Natsume), the most expensive tea utensil due to its special aesthetics, long tradition and artistic workmanship. Matcha tea bowls made by well-known Japanese potters often fetch prices of several thousand euros in Japan!

 

Japanese tea bowls, lovingly handcrafted 

 

In our range you will find a variety of Japanese tea bowls, which differ in their shape, design and of course also in their colour. A large number of our Japanese tea bowls areloving handcraft, where the bowls are hand-formed and hand-glazed, making each bowl an individual work of art and a unique one-of-a-kind.

 

Compared to other tea cups, Matcha bowls have slightly thicker walls, which means that the tea does not cool down as quickly and the temperature of the Matcha tea is kept constant for longer. Matcha bowls also have a flat bottom, which means that the Matcha powder can be optimally whipped with a Matcha whisk.

They are as much a part of the traditional preparation of matcha tea as a delicate porcelain cup is to British tea: matcha tea is said to taste even better from a stylish matcha bowl than from a conventional teacup. At first glance they seem rather inconspicuous, but on closer inspection they seem to be made for enjoying the drink.So what makes a matcha bowl so special?

According to tradition, they are the central utensil in the tea ceremony, the traditional way of preparing Matcha tea withMatcha powderAccording to tradition, the guest should admire or at least question the origin of the bowl during the tea ceremony. To this day, the matcha bowl is usually the most expensive utensil in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Its price can be up to several thousand euros, depending on how it is made and decorated.

 

To this day, matcha bowls are distinguished by their style. Tea bowls in theRaku styleThis style dates back to the late 16th century and was developed by a master roof tile maker and a tea master in collaboration. According to tradition, the first examples in this style were not formed on a potter's wheel, but were made entirely by hand. This resulted in a very irregular and unique vessel that always looked different. This type of matcha bowl was fired at a temperature of around a thousand degrees.

 

Immediately after firing, they were taken out of the oven and sealed with other combustible materials. These materials, such as hay or leaves, absorbed the oxygen from the air, causing chemical reactions. They were essential for theunique appearance of each individual matcha bowlA Raku-style Chawan is thicker than most other bowls. The look is almost rustic and always individual.The technique of shaping and firing makes each Chawan unique, like no other.

The shape is particularly striking. TheThe bottom of the bowl is usually formed from a straight surface, the opening at the top is noticeably largeThis makes it easier to prepare the tea. The matcha powder is much easier to whip with a bamboo whisk in a large matcha bowl than in a conventional tea bowl. This means that the matcha powder is distributed optimally in the water, which allows the aroma to develop fully.

 

The traditional matcha bowl is a reflection of theWabi SabiThis is a term originating from Japan and refers tothe natural imperfectionand the resulting beauty. The edge of the tea bowl is slightly irregularly shaped.

 

The waves are intended to remind us of the mountainous landscape in Japan and thus of the origin of tea. A traditional firing process is used to produce this tea bowl. This firing process is quite complex, but contributes to the robust quality. The thick wall is also an important distinguishing feature compared to conventional tea bowls.

 

This prevents the tea from cooling down too quickly and the temperature of the tea remains constant for longer, which allows you to enjoy the Matcha tea for a longer period of time.

 

According to belief, handmade originals have at least one prominent or very prominent spot among the matcha bowls. This side is called the"face" of the tea bowlThe face can consist of a striking gradient of colors, a visible unevenness or a specific pattern of the clay. According to tradition, the matcha bowl should be turned during preparation so that the face is facing the person. If you want to hand the tea bowl to the guest, the face should point towards the guest. If you drink from the tea bowl, you should turn your face away from yourself.

If you order your Matcha bowl from Matcha Magic, you can expect a specialvariety of shapes and designs. Most of our bowls are first formed by hand and then glazed by hand. This creates very different patterns and color gradients. They look different on each bowl and thus lead to a variety ofdistinctive unique piecesOur handmade matcha bowls also impress with their variety of shapes:

 

  • Wan shape: The Matcha bowl is made of natural clay on a potter’s wheel in the classic Wan shape and is given a particularlybulbous shapeThis means that the bowl fits particularly nicely into the palms of your hands when drinking. Our “Sakai” bowl is a beautiful example of this type and is available in many different colors.
  • Dojime shape: Matcha bowls in the Dojime shape impress with theirasymmetrical shapes. The outer wall and the shell rim are unevenly shaped (Wabi Sabi), which makes this type of bowl particularly beautiful and unique. Beautiful examples of the Dojime shape are our matcha bowls "Aichi", "Yokkaichi" and "Kashiwa".
  • Ido-shape: In contrast to the bowl shapes above, bowls in the “Ido-shape” become more and more flared towards the top. In addition, bowls in the “Ido-shape” have a slightly smaller bowl base, which creates a particularly strikingtrapezoidal shapeDo you like this unusual shape? Then we recommend our bowls “Nara” and “Mitu”.

Traditional matcha bowls come in many colors. Some potters have found their own style and developed new color combinations. Over time, their glazes have created new effects and colors, resulting in unmistakable, unique pieces.

 

Red, green, blue and white are typical colorsfor a matcha bowl. The inside can be white, for example, which is intended to show off the color of the tea particularly well. If the bowl is made in a wood-fired oven, the colors are particularly varied. A combination of dark brown on the outside and bright red on the inside, or a green-blue tone on the outside that is reminiscent of the sea, is common. If a chawan has been hardened in a wood-fired oven, the ash can leave visible marks on the surface, creating an impressive grain. The wide opening and the thick cup wall are important for optimal enjoyment, while the appearance is primarily appealing to the eye.

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