Matcha Beginner Set A - Starter kit for Japanese Tea ceremony

Product specificity 商品説明

This set is perfect for those who want to enjoy matcha but do not have the necessary tools, those who want to try matcha for the first time but do not know what they need to buy, and for those who want to feel free to perform Japanese tea ceremony at home. 

The set does include the basic tools and ingredients that are required to carry out a proper Japanese tea ceremony, that is, a bowl, a tea whisk, and matcha.

(A teaspoon is a good alternative to the traditional bamboo teaspoon for making Japanese tea.)

Kyoto Matcha with Gold edible glitter flakes

Carefully stone ground Uji-matcha with edible gold flakes. The gold for the Kyoto matcha is sourced from the 310-year-old Kyoto-based metal leaf and powder manufacturer Hori Metal Leaf & Powder Co., Ltd. The golden tones enhance the tea intense green revealing a product of luxury. This rich in aroma with a mellow flavor green tea is perfect for special event such as receptions or celebrations.

Takayama Chasen

A cute tea whisk made of 80 bamboo sticks woven with straight interlacing threads forming a checkerboard pattern. The beautiful form of this unique item adorned with colorful threads tied in a single knot is eye-catching. It will definitely make your tea time more enjoyable.

Matcha bowl

A Kyō ware with a bright green ceramic glaze reminiscent of a stream and a slightly transparent earthlike color.

※The matcha bowl is handmade. So, the shape, the color and the size might slightly differ from one to another.

※Size: 11.5 x 7.2cm

How to prepare matcha 抹茶の点て方

1. Add one teaspoon (~2g) of matcha to the bowl.

2. Add a splash of water (~10ml) and whisk until the tea is frothy. The whisk breaks up clumps and deliver a smoother cup of matcha.

3. Pour 60ml of hot water and whisk vigorously in a zigzag pattern.

4. When the tea is frothy, draw the Japanese character “の” with the whisk. Your tea is ready!