The Hayden Matcha Tea Bowl with Black Crackle Grafito – SOLD OUT
$60.00
Treasure the unrepeatable
Handmade in collaboration with Match Stoneware Studios in Los Angeles, a unique handmade matcha tea bowl, made with crackle glaze textured with grafito markings. Variations will occur in each piece. Like drinking wine in stemware, drinking matcha in a tea bowl enhances the experience and showcases the flavors, aroma and texture of hand-whisked matcha.Serving Info
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Use
- hand-whisking matcha
- matcha lattes
- lead free, dishwasher safe
$60.00
handmade in Los Angeles
A Collaboration with Match Stoneware Studios
We collaborated with Match Stoneware Studio on “The Hayden Collection” named for the studio’s home on Hayden Tract – a strip of light industry and unique eating experiences located in the heart of Culver City, Los Angeles’s new creative capital.
Match Studio, known for designing distinctive dishware commissioned by LA’s most reputable dining establishments, employs a signature style of textured surfaces rendered in a neutral palate of greys, blacks and whites. Match offers a modern aesthetic with a classic everlasting style.
More About This Collection
Preparing matcha tea can be as unique, expressive and personal as the individuals who drink it. With this collection, we seek to bring you pieces reflecting the aesthetics and style of our vibrant local LA community of artists and crafts people.
The Japanese saying “ichi-go Ichi-e” means to “treasure the unrepeatable,” be it a moment in time or a handmade vessel. No two pieces are alike. Each bowl of this handmade collection, comes out of the kiln slightly different than the others.
We encourage you to create your own matcha moments filled with objects you love to hold and behold. Choose one you want to wake up to, hold in your hands, prepare tea in, drink out of and keep on the shelf for years to come.
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Why Drink Matcha in A Teabowl, or Chawan?
Like drinking fine wine in stemware, drinking matcha tea in a chawan enhances the experience. The bowl holds the aroma of the tea which prepares your palate for the grassy vegetal and creamy notes to follow. The ceramic walls conduct warmth into your palms as you lift the verdant green frothy beverage towards your face. The preparation of matcha tea offers a satisfying experience for all five senses, and the well chosen matcha bowl, elevates that moment from the mundane to the sublime – even if only for a moment.
Matcha Teabowls and Tea Ceremony
Chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony, celebrates imperfection and variety. No two objects are ever the same. Every artifact used for the ceremony is noticed and appreciated. Matcha bowls reflect the ideals of the tea ceremony in their form, texture and variety. Often associated with seasons, and type of tea, matcha bowls are an essential component to the Japanese tea ceremony.
Do not fill the entire bowl with tea, but rather leave most of the interior to be admired while drinking. Notice how the warm tea bowl feels in your hands. Is the surface rough, or smooth? How does the bright green tea look against the black or pink glaze? Bowls are thought of as an extension of personal expression, find the one that suits you.
Japanese tea masters were known to use “mei” pet names for their favorites objects and utensils. This was another way to notice and appreciate each object used in the tea ceremony.
How do I prepare matcha tea with a whisk?
Sift 1-2 tsp matcha tea into a matcha tea bowl. Add 3 oz hot, not boiling, water (about 180 degrees). Whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until a light foam covers the tea. Matcha is ready to drink. Adjust proportions to taste.
Can I prepare matcha without a whisk?
Absolutely. There is no one right was to prepare matcha. For tea in a cup, add 2 oz hot water to 2 tsp powder in a cop. Blend well into a paste. Then fill your cup with more hot water. Add almond milk, honey, vanilla or any other flavors you like. Make it your own.
Why sift matcha?
For the same reason bakers sift flour before using. The static electricity in the air encourages powders (be it flour, baking powder, cocoa, etc) to stick together and form clumps. The same is true with matcha green tea powder. Sifting matcha smoothes it out and lets it blend better into your drink or cooking recipe.
How do water quality and temperature effect the taste?
Water quality and temperature are important in making good tasting matcha. Begin with cool spring or filtered water and bring it to just under a boil (about 180 degrees). Boiling water will “scorch” the delicate matcha leaves and impart a bitter taste.
Which matcha utensils are best?
Traditional utensils include a bamboo whisk, tea sifter, ceramic tea bowl and tea scoop. If you can choose only one, we recommend starting with the bamboo whisk, which froths the tea in the bowl and brings out the delicate flavor profiles of matcha. For making lattes or iced-tea, we recommend a hand-held milk frother or martini shaker.
I still have a question - what shall I do?
Speak to an informed friendly Matcha Expert: 1 877 962 8242 / info@matchasource.com
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