Tea cups - mame-matchachawan - set of 3
1. Description
Tea ceremony set – hōhin and beige and gray blue cups
2. Purpose
This set is designed for brewing high-quality Japanese-style and gongfu teas: green, white, yellow, and oolong. It can also be used for brewing 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 calm, earthy palette: shades of gray, pale blue, and beige blend into subtle vertical streaks of glaze. The effect is harmonious and natural, slightly muted, making the vessels perfectly suited to a meditative, tranquil ritual. The color scheme evokes the hues and light of a misty, cool morning.
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 glaze "stains" 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. They help achieve the effect of slow living.
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