The Chawan Haku-Shino is made using the Shino glazing style, incorporating a white glaze and pronounced brush strokes in the design. This lighter color palate adds a brightness to your matcha making routine and it contrasts well with the emerald green of the matcha tea.
How to use the Chawan Haku-Shino
To prepare a bowl of matcha tea, you can sift the matcha powder into the Chawan Haku-Shino bowl, pour in the water, and whisk the tea until a thick green foam starts to appear on the top. The bowl also has steeper sides which makes it easy to whisk the matcha tea without spilling. This Chawan Haku-Shino is the perfect addition to your matcha collection!
Step 1
Start by setting a sifter on the Chawan Haku-Shino. Add 2 grams or 1 teaspoon of powder into the sifter and push it through using a sppon until there is a finely sifted layer of powder at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 2
Heat up some water until it reaches a temperature of about 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 70 degrees Celsius.
Step 3
Add in a small amount of warm water to the powder and mix it in until you get a smooth paste without any clumps at the bottom of the Chawan Haku-Shino bowl.
Step 4
Add 100ml of warm water to the paste, and gently mix it in while scraping the sides of the Chawan Haku-Shino to ensure it is fully combined.
Step 5
Now, whisk the tea up using quick zigzag wrist motions. With enough practice, you should be able to create a nice foam on top of the matcha in a matter of seconds, which enhances the consistency and taste of the tea.
Step 6
You can now enjoy your bowl of matcha tea! Either drink it directly out of the Chawan Haku-Shino or pour it into a glass.
Crafted in Japan by talented artisans, this Chawan Haku-Shino bowl is made by hand using traditional clayworking and glazing techniques.
Made out of premium raw materials
The Chawan Haku-Shino is made using high quality quartz, feldspar and Gifu clay, which has been known for being among the best in Japan since ancient times. This region has produced some of the countries most famous pottery styles including Oribe and Shino. These bowl was made using the Shino style, a white glazed pottery that was fired in Gifu Prefecture during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
Benefits of the Chawan Haku-Shino
There are a few benefits of using the Chawan Haku-Shino bowl for making matcha. The steeper sides of the bowl make it easier to whisk the tea, which less likely that you spill. It also has thick clay, which adds a sense of importance in the tea ceremony and it can also keep your matcha warm.
Where is this Chawan produced?
Information about the potter
The Chawan Haku-Shino is produced in Japan and made from high quality Japanese clay.
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