Tea ceremony
Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony, chado, the way of tea, is one of the most refined expressions of Japanese aesthetic philosophy. Developed over several centuries from the Zen Buddhist tea rituals introduced from China in the twelfth century, and codified by the master Sen no Rikyu in the sixteenth century, chado is a practice that uses the preparation and serving of matcha as a framework for exploring the principles of harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. Every object used in the ceremony, every bowl, scoop, whisk and caddy, is chosen with intention and contributes to the overall experience of the ritual.
The tools required for a full tea ceremony setup are specific and carry their own history and connoisseurship. The chawan matcha bowl is the central object, it is held, examined and appreciated as part of the ceremony, and the finest examples are collected and passed down through generations. The chasen bamboo whisk, split by hand from a single piece of bamboo, creates the characteristic froth of prepared matcha and should ideally be stored on a chasen holder to preserve the shape of the tines between uses. The chashaku bamboo scoop measures the correct amount of matcha powder into the bowl. The natsume lacquered caddy holds the matcha and is itself an object of beauty and craft.
The collection here brings together all of these tools, chawan, chasen, chasen holder, chashaku, natsume and the fukusa silk cloth used for ritual purification of the implements, in a range of quality levels suited to both newcomers and those with more serious practice. The matcha for ceremony use is available in the green tea section.
Even without full ceremony practice, these tools produce a genuinely superior cup of matcha at home compared to improvised alternatives.
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Discover our green tea selection to go with your ceremony tools, or explore Hana Rikyu for tableware in the same spirit.
The Japanese tea ceremony: history, tools and how to get started, from Sen no Rikyu to your first cup of matcha.
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Uji Heritage Series | Premium Ceremonial Grade A Organic Japanese Matcha Savor the pure, unadulterated essence of Japan's most celebrated tea heritage. Grown in the mist-shrouded, nutrient-dense hills of Uji, Kyoto, the historic birthplace of Japanese tea culture, this official...
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The Matcha Whisk (chasen), hand-split bamboo whisk with 80 or 100 prongs for whisking powdered matcha into a smooth, frothy bowl. An indispensable tool for authentic Japanese matcha preparation. Origin Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵 Material Natural Japanese Bamboo Prong...
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The Matcha Set Hagoro, complete matcha preparation kit with the Hagoro-patterned chawan bowl, a bamboo chasen whisk, and a chashaku scoop. Everything needed for a beautiful daily matcha ritual. Complete set with everything needed to prepare authentic matcha from scratch...
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The Chashaku tea ladle is a traditional Japanese bamboo scoop used to measure and transfer matcha powder into the chawan bowl before whisking. An essential tea ceremony tool. Includes 1 bamboo chashaku Length 18.5 cm (9") Material Bamboo Origin Made...
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The Yukishino Matcha Bowl, Japanese ceramic chawan with a soft snow-white glaze for preparing and drinking matcha. Wide, open shape facilitates easy whisking and comfortable sipping. Origin Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵 Material Hand-Fired Crackle Glaze Pottery Dimensions Ø11 x...
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The Shiroi Matcha Bowl is a Japanese ceramic chawan with a clean, pure Shiroi white glaze - a serene, minimal bowl that lets the vivid colour and frothy texture of ceremonial matcha take centre stage. Origin Handcrafted in Japan 🇯🇵...
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The Whisk Stand, Japanese rest that holds a chasen matcha whisk upright between uses. Preserving the delicate prongs in their rounded form extends the whisk's life significantly. Traditional Nomenclature Kuse Naoshi (くせ直し: Whisk Shaper / Matcha Whisk Stand) Primary Utility...
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The Ochazuke Bowl, Japanese rice bowl specifically proportioned for ochazuke. Wide enough to stir freely, deep enough to hold broth, the perfect vessel for this comforting Japanese dish. Proportioned specifically for ochazuke, wide and deep for mixing and broth Classic...
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The Arita Matcha Bowl is a premium Arita porcelain chawan for preparing and drinking matcha - combining Japan's oldest ceramic tradition with the daily practice of Japanese tea ceremony in one beautiful bowl. Origin Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵 Dimensions...
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The Haku Matcha Bowl is a Japanese ceramic chawan with a clean Haku (white) glaze for preparing and drinking matcha. Its pure white surface creates a beautiful contrast with vivid green ceremonial matcha. Option What's Included Solo Bowl 1 Hasami...
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This complete matcha whisk set includes a traditional chasen, chawan bowl, and chashaku scoop - everything you need to prepare a perfect bowl of ceremonial-grade matcha at home. Brand Marufuku Contents Chasen whisk, chawan bowl, chashaku scoop Origin Japan Ideal...
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Matcha Starter Kit | Yukishino Complete Ceremony Set Everything you need for matcha preparation: ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk, holder, scoop and 40g of premium Uji matcha powder from Kyoto. Included Bowl + whisk + holder + scoop + 40g Uji...