{"product_id":"fuji-matcha-set","title":"Mt. Fuji Hasami Ware Matcha Bowl \u0026 Whisk Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Hasami ware chawan matcha bowl \u0026amp; whisk set includes a hand-painted Hasami ware matcha bowl, a bamboo whisk, and a bamboo spoon, presented in a gift box with \u003cstrong\u003efree furoshiki cloth gift wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e, making an elegant gift for any matcha lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 16 fl. oz (2 cups or 480 ml) capacity, the \u003cstrong\u003eHasami ware matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a hand-painted Mt. Fuji motif, expressing Japan’s iconic peak in bold brushstrokes. The \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo whisk and spoon\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the traditional experience of measuring and whisking powdered green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Hasami Ware Matcha Bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHasami ware (波佐見焼, Hasami-yaki) has been produced in Hasami town, Nagasaki Prefecture, for over 400 years and is often referred to as the people’s porcelain for its deep roots in everyday life. Unlike many Japanese pottery traditions centered on a fixed visual style, Hasami ware developed as practical tableware, which helps explain its enduring popularity in Japan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHasami porcelain is typically fired at high temperatures, giving it a hard, non-porous surface that is resistant to stains and breaking. Rather than being made by one artisan alone, it is traditionally produced through a highly skilled division-of-labor system, with specialists overseeing each stage from clay preparation and molding to glazing and firing. The result is ceramic ware that feels quietly elegant, technically accomplished, and made to be enjoyed often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for Your Raku Pottery Matcha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku ware is known for its rough surface, which can be quite porous. \u003cstrong\u003eBefore you first use\u003c\/strong\u003e your matcha bowl, it is recommended to \u003cem\u003emedome\u003c\/em\u003e (“\u003cem\u003efill the eyes\u003c\/em\u003e”) of your bowl. To do this, stir a cup of rice in some lukewarm water until the rice starch turns the water cloudy. Submerge your bowl in this starchy water to allow the rice powder to soak into the miniscule holes in the clay. After about 15 minutes, remove your bowl, give it a quick rinse, a thorough dry, and let it sit for 24 hours or so for the starch to set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo \u003cstrong\u003eclean your bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, wash in warm water, avoiding soap unless necessary. Do not place your bowl in the dishwasher, and do not leave soaking. Be sure to dry the bowl thoroughly before putting it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaku bowls are made from soft absorbent clay, so avoid using your bowl for strong-smelling or acidic foods, and be careful not to scratch with knives and other metal tools. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatcha tea set (includes ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk, and bamboo spoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatcha bowl made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree gift wrapping in reusable furoshiki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52064721404186,"sku":"95830BK","price":120.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/files\/set.jpg?v=1775806627","url":"https:\/\/shop.japanobjects.com\/products\/fuji-matcha-set","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}