Two hands holding a white chawan tea bowl of foamy whisked matcha, seen from above

How to Choose a Chawan

The chawan – matcha bowl – has been the standard way to enjoy matcha since it was first brought to Japan over 400 years ago.

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80-tip chasen bamboo whisk sitting upright on end on white table beside beige ceramic tea mug of pastel green matcha latte

All About the Chasen - Matcha’s Most Important Tool

The chasen, a special whisk made from bamboo, is perhaps the most recognizable matcha utensil.
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Hands holding a black kyusu teapot with a side handle while lifting its lid

How to Pick the Perfect Kyusu Teapot

With centuries of artistic tradition behind them, Japanese tea-making tools are just the thing to turn your at-home tea cupboard or office nook into a calming, beautiful tea room.

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