Hirachawan (Summer Matcha Bowl) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Koshi / Komochi Shima Oribe

Hirachawan (Summer Matcha Bowl) Oribe - Koji Kitano - Koshi / Komochi Shima OribeThis matcha bowl is from Koji Kitano an award winning ceramicist; his accomplishments include the Prefectural Governors Award for Aichi. Mr. Kitano has exhibited his works around Japan for over 37 years. Known for his Oribe ware, he has created these playful teaware ceramics for Matsu Kaze Tea. First appearing in sixteenth century Japan, Oribe ware departed from the more somber, monochrome, symmetrical and balanced Raku ware that preceded it with its

An amazing first flush organic kukicha is composed of sencha stems

Mellow ocean mineral aroma with a sweet umami flavour and creamy finish

It has a toasted nutty aroma and bitter chocolate flavour with a rounded finish

Water: 300 mL at 95-100 °C

Yukatamidori (blend)

light bitter flavour with a crisp finish

Tea:  6 g or 2 tbsp

This Yame Stem Houjicha – Mare was featured in Avenue Magazine’s 30 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2024

There is one circle in dark brown and copper a little more than half way up the cup and there is a copper-coloured plum (ume) flower at the bottom

The signature of the potter is carved on the bottom

The most impressive aspect of the design is the spout - no dripping - and you can pour the last drip of tea perfectly

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