How to Choose a Chawan
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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Serving green tea from clay kyusu teapot into two porcelain Japanese teacups set on red brown Ippodo Tea wooden marubon tray
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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