Set of tea cups - mame-chawan - "autumn sky"

1. Description: color "autumn sky"

A ceremonial tea set – hōhin and tea cups made of light tawny clay and covered with a light blue glaze. The vessels, shaped like persimmons, are tightly closed, making them ideal for drinking tea during the cold season.

2. Purpose

This set is designed for brewing high-quality Japanese-style and gongfu teas: green, white, yellow, and oolong. The tea cups can be used as matcha chawans or for brewing small batches of matcha. This set is ideal 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 streaks and discolorations of the glaze, which create a unique effect and the colors refer to traditional celadons.
• hand-turning and finishing visible in the clay structure,
• traditional, closed form of hōhina and cups
• perfect color coordination of all elements,
• author's signature emphasizing the uniqueness and authenticity 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 flavor, 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, everyday celebration. The vessels are collector's items thanks to their uniqueness, handcrafted craftsmanship, and unrepeatable nature.