Tea cups - mame-matchachawan - 3-piece set

Description

A set for ceremonial tea brewing – hōhin and cups made of light fawn clay and covered with light blue glaze.

2. Purpose

This set is designed for brewing high-quality Japanese-style and gongfu teas: green, white, yellow, and oolong. It's also suitable for brewing a small batch of matcha. Perfect for both everyday tea rituals and more formal ceremonies.

3. Technique and execution

Each piece in the set is handcrafted from light clay. The molds were created on a potter's wheel, and the finishing touches—including the distinctive details on the spouts and bases—were hand-finished. The hōhin and bowls have perfectly thin walls and sit softly in the hand.

4. Colors and character

The set features a calming color palette: shades of beige and light blue, which highlight the clay's structure. The effect is harmonious and natural, making the vessels perfectly suited to the atmosphere of a meditative, tranquil ritual.

5. Dimensions and capacity

The dimensions of the individual vessels are classic for tea sets:

• Hōhin – a pour-over teapot with a slightly open profile.
• Cups – comfortable, light and handy.

6. Functionality

The set is designed to work in perfect harmony: the hōhin allows for temperature control, brewing speed, and precise dosing. The cups are comfortable in the hand, have thin walls, and a mouth-friendly profile. The whole set is perfect for both a quiet home ritual and a gongfu-style tea tasting.

7. Unique Features

• natural, vertical glaze "streaks" that create a unique effect and the colors refer to traditional celadons.
• hand-turning and finishing visible in the clay structure,
• traditional form of hōhin and bowls
• perfect color coordination of all elements,
• author's signature emphasizing the uniqueness of the set.

8. What does the user gain?

The user receives a set that truly enhances the quality and pleasure of brewing tea: greater control over the process, a better-tasting infusion, and a beautiful ritual that soothes and allows for a moment of mindfulness. These vessels create an atmosphere—calm, natural, Japanese-minimalist—and make every cup of tea a small, daily celebration.