Matcha Bowl Kyo - Shiro Kairagi Teapot

Matcha Bowl Kyo - Shiro Kairagi TeapotAn interesting combination of traditional technique and modern style, this matcha bowl from Kyoto uses a kairagi (shark or stingray skin) glaze to produce cracking in natural patterns. This creates a unique effect of dark black against the white (shiro) glaze. The sides are carved in mentori (chamfered) fashion to produce angular shapes on the exterior while keeping the interior circular for whisking matcha. The metallic grey outer bottom is rough and

Built-in toumaru (half ball shape) porcelain strainer and removable stainless steel strainer

Size: W90xL90xH320 mm

Fukamushi style is made from long steamed

Yukatamidori (blend)

Ashes of different kinds of wood are used to create variations in color such as the yellow of this teapot

Nishoku (two colours) lines are hand drawn outside and drape over into the inside

It has slightly less aroma than regular matcha and a light and smooth flavour

A saucer / coaster used with Japanese teacups

Shin kazuho is the “true” or standard chasen with 64 strands

raw urushi (lacquer) (30 g)

Sabun Kubo the descendent of 24 generations of chasen artisans

Dishwasher safe