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Matcha Box 2026 – with Bowl

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Pre-order holiday items: For this limited item, pre-orders are now open. It will ship as soon as it arrives, in the coming weeks.

A limited release for the 2026 holidays. Matcha-making essentials bundled with a lacquer box.

Note: The items in this bundle will ship separately in the same shipping box.
When placing the items in the lacquer box, it is a tight fit.

This bundle includes all the essential utensils for making matcha, along with a box crafted by artisans in Kyoto. Choose for a considered gift, or cherish it yourself.

Set Contents:

  • Sayaka Matcha 40g – our most popular blend. A balance of richness and light astringency, with a sweet aroma.
  • Chasen #2 – a bamboo whisk for daily matcha whisking at home.
  • Chashaku – a ladle for matcha, made entirely from bamboo.
  • Matcha Bowl (Cream) – a bowl designed for matcha. Easy to whisk in and sip from.
  • Oval Box – Crafted from sturdy paper and lacquered by hand in Kyoto.

The bustle of the holidays: traveling, rushing to meet work deadlines, shopping for presents. In between the rush, it’s important to take time for yourself to decompress and relax. Here, matcha, made simply in a bowl with classic utensils, is a welcome comfort.

Making matcha involves simply boiling water, measuring matcha powder into a bowl, whisking with water, and sipping. But it brings us so much more, from the brilliant color to the sweet fragrance when whisking, to the rich, soothing taste when we put the bowl to our lips.

And, at the end of session, having a beautiful box to put everything away in feels just-right.

Make matcha a part of your winter routine with this limited box set, featuring utensils selected by the experts at Ippodo.

The highlight of this bundle is this hand-lacquered box, modeled on a Shaker Box. The box is made from a robust paper: lokta, from Nepal, selected by the box maker in Kyoto expressly for its sturdiness and its beautiful texture. It has a small amount of flexibility in the walls, but is sturdy enough to last a lifetime of careful use.

The finish is done by applying lacquer in layers on the inside and out, and “firing” the box in an oven. No coloration is used in the lacquer; the deep brown is the true color of cured natural lacquer.

Close view of the textured lacquered lid of the oval box, embossed with the Ippodo Tea logo
Textured box made from lokta paper
Open oval box holding the cream matcha bowl, a matcha tin, a whisk and a bamboo ladle
Store your favorite tools
Hands holding a cream bowl of whisked matcha on a wooden table, next to the box, a whisk and a matcha tin
Enjoy matcha every day
Cream bowl of whisked matcha with a whisk, a matcha tin, a bamboo ladle and the closed box
Includes bowl, matcha, whisk, ladle, and a box
  • Made from natural fibers with hand-applied lacquer, no two boxes are alike. Enjoy the unique character of the box you receive.
  • Your box will take on character over time as you use it. The color will grow richer as the lacquer ages, and the box may fade in areas of frequent contact.
  • Store away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  • To clean, wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth. Do not scrub.
  • Not microwave-safe
  • Not oven-safe
  • Not dishwasher-safe
Allergen Note: This box is finished with natural lacquer tree sap (urushiol), which is an allergen. It has been completely cured and stabilized and is safe to use. On the rare chance that you experience a reaction while using this product, cease use and contact a medical professional.

Ways to Prepare

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/usucha-thin-matcha

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.

  1. 1. Sift matcha
    2g (0.07 oz)
    1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.
    Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle - Usucha (Classic Matcha)
  2. 2. Add hot water
    60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)
    Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into tea bowl.
    Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha - Usucha (Classic Matcha)
  3. 3. Whisk
    15 seconds
    Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
    Whisking vibrant green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk with zigzag "m" whisking direction overlaid - Usucha (Classic Matcha)
Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/koicha

Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.

  1. 1. Sift matcha
    4g (0.14 oz)
    3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.
    Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle - Koicha (Thick Matcha)
  2. 2. Add hot water
    30 mL (1 oz) 80°C (176°F)
    Cool boiling water to 80°C in teacup, then pour into bowl, just covering matcha powder.
    Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha - Koicha (Thick Matcha)
  3. 3. Whisk
    15 seconds
    Mix slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.
    Whisking dark green thick matcha in tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk and overlaid directions arrows along sides of bowl - Koicha (Thick Matcha)
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