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Ceremonial Tea Sets:
We want to encourage you to try our tea with your new tea set and are including a healthy, quality green tea with them. |
We are offering a $10.00 discount on your purchase of Matcha green tea if you buy it with one of these ceremonial tea sets and use code CTMATCHA. Insurance is included in shipping costs for these items.
Izu Matcha (Tea Ceremony, High Catechin & Convenience) |
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Matcha (powdered) green tea is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is enjoying popularity because of its rich, intense flavor and high concentration of antioxidants and vitamins. This matcha has a jammy-like smoothness with a very satisfying full cup taste. Its Gyokura leaf base gives a light astringent finish.
Hot Tea To prepare you can directly add 2/3 of a teaspoon of matcha powder directly to a cup of hot water and whisk to a froth. Similar to espresso, matcha is best when drunk quickly right after it is made. |
110-200 Yuteki
(Popular Ceremonial Green Tea Set) |
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This is a very special tea ceremony set made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. In this case its 110-200 Yuteki. Makes a great and unique gift! |
110-201 Tataki
(Popular Ceremonial Green Tea Set) |
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This is a very special tea ceremony set made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. In this case its 110-201 Tataki. Makes a great and unique gift! |
110-202 asayake
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This is a very special tea ceremony set made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. In this case its 110-202 Asayake. Makes a great and unique gift! |
110-203 oribe
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This is a very special tea ceremony set made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. In this case its 110-203 Oribe. Makes a great and unique gift! |
118-060 Bamboo & Blossom
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Brown & Tan with Bamboo & Blossoms Pattern. This tea ceremony set is made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. Makes a great and unique gift! For a limited time you can choose between red and black Natsume. |
118-062 Field & Flower
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Mottled grey white and black pattern with field, flower and sun motif. This tea ceremony set is made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. Makes a great and unique gift! For a limited time you can choose between red and black Natsume. |
118-064 Mountain & Field
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Two mountain peaks overlook fields in a motif surrounded by a black background. This tea ceremony set is made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. Makes a great and unique gift! For a limited time you can choose between red and black Natsume. |
118-063 Calligraphy
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Calligraphy in a black and silver brush stand out on a glazed white background. This tea ceremony set is made especially for use with matcha powdered green tea. It can be used with catechin as well because both are powdered teas that can be put directly in the cup, hot water added and then stirred with the wisk that is included. The set comes with one bamboo Chashaku (Scoop) 7-1/4", one bamboo Chasen (whisk) 80 count, one laquer Natsume (container) 2 1/2" and one Chawan (bowl) 4-3/4"w X 3"h. Makes a great and unique gift! For a limited time you can choose between red and black Natsume. |
What Makes A Good Teapot?
Here are the questions to ask when purchasing a teapot for fine tea brewing:
- Does pot leave room for leaves to open up?
- Does its opening allowing easy cleaning?
- Does shape allow for adequate leaf circulation?
- Does it have a good strainer attached?
- Does shape offer easy pouring and standing?
Strainers are rather important parts of a teapot because they determine how well the tealeaves open up to get the most aroma, taste and color out during the brewing process. With the right preparation, the same tea leaves can be infused for a great cup of tea 2-3 times. Strainer types also determine how easily a pot can be cleaned after use.
Strainer Types:
Here are the questions to ask when purchasing a teapot for fine tea brewing:
- Does pot leave room for leaves to open up?
- Does its opening allowing easy cleaning?
- Does shape allow for adequate leaf circulation?
- Does it have a good strainer attached?
- Does shape offer easy pouring and standing?
Strainers are rather important parts of a teapot because they determine how well the tealeaves open up to get the most aroma, taste and color out during the brewing process. With the right preparation, the same tea leaves can be infused for a great cup of tea 2-3 times. Strainer types also determine how easily a pot can be cleaned after use.
Strainer Types:
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Obi-Ami
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A stainless mesh strainer is attached all over inside the wall of the pot. |
Ita-Ami
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A stainless mesh board is attached to the inside of the pot at the exit of the water through the spout. |
Sasame |
In order to preserve the delicate taste of green tea a mesh board was incorporated as part of the teapot. This new ceramic technology is best for Fukamushi-cha -- extra special steamed tea. |
Kago Ami |
A removable stainless steel basket inside the teapot. Easy to use but it may limit room for the leaves to open up. Choose the pot with a wide opening. The wide basket gives the leaves more room to open up. |
