Chawan tea cup, approx. 350ml

1. Product description:

Machachawan - a matcha tea cup with a pale blue spout that contrasts beautifully with the green color of the macha.

2. Purpose

A traditional bowl for preparing and drinking matcha.
It can also be used for loose leaf teas, cocoa, small portions of soups or as a collector's item.

3. Technique and execution

• Made entirely by hand using the wheel-turning method.
• The simple form and smooth glaze give it a unique simplicity.
• The interior is carefully smoothed and covered with shiny glaze with an interesting crystallization pattern.
• The outer surface is covered with a glaze that gives a feeling of perfect smoothness.
• Fired at high temperature – durable and resistant to everyday use.

4. Colors and character

• Exterior: smooth pale blue glaze with delicate white streaks
• Interior: smooth, of the same color with whitish crystalline blooms on the bottom.
• Simplicity of form and purity of color with an interesting accent at the bottom
• The whole in the aesthetics of minimalism

5. Dimensions and capacity

• Capacity: approximately 350 ml .

6. Functionality

• Stable, quite heavy, fits well in the hands.
• Thick walls maintain the temperature of the drink.
• Perfect for matcha – both for frothing with a chasen and for drinking.
• Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended to preserve its beauty for years to come.

7. Unique Features

• Made in a single copy
• A unique harmony of form and color
• Created for contemplation during the chanoyu ritual

8. What does the user gain?

• An experience close to the Japanese tea ceremony, but with a modern, original twist.
• An item of great aesthetic value – decorative even without use.
• A bowl that builds a ritual and turns everyday matcha into a small celebration.
• A unique gift for lovers of ceramics and Japanese culture.