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The ideal way to store your matcha
The ideal way to store your matcha
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About Agari Matcha Tea Tool Kit
Everything you need to make the perfect cup of matcha in one beautiful and artful kit.
This is our agari (upgraded) toolkit, for the serious matcha connoisseur!
Here's what's included:
custom ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand
Komakai hammered-finish sieve (Made in Japan) that fits perfectly over any of our ceramics
large bamboo scoop, made in Japan. For those who like larger quantities of matcha (2 to 3g per serving). Hand wash only. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.
The whole bundle comes beautifully wrapped in a Seiza napkin, designed by us and based on one of our katagami. Gets softer with each washing.
Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
About Achiote
These robust and truly original stoneware tumblers are thrown by hand by Julie Gires in Santa Cruz, California. They are simple, modern, and functional. Matcha looks and tastes great in them!
Fired at mid-temperature (2232°F) in Julie's electric kiln.
Dimensions: 3 7/8" tall, 3 1/8" upper diameter, 3 3/8" lower diameter
Capacity: ~12oz. / 0.35L
Care: Hand wash, please.
PLEASE NOTE: because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Celadon
Ceramicist Michell Rathay throws these graceful stoneware tumblers at his studio in Massachusetts. They are a pleasure to hold and to look at. They also make excellent vessels for cold beverages (we love drinking beer from them, but wine is nice too). Not good for very hot beverages, but perfect for matcha.
Medium fired at cone 6, at 2230F.
Dimensions: 4" tall, 3" upper diameter, 3 1/8" lower diameter
Capacity: ~12oz. / 0.35L
Care: Hand wash, please.
PLEASE NOTE: because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Kohiki Bowl
Ceramicist Hideki Yokoo threw these beauties for us in his lovely downtown San Francisco studio.
Kohiki refers to the white foundational makeup that geisha often use, but in ceramics it refers to the application, with a small brush, of loose white clay over a dark clay body to create organic markings.
Flat bottom, fits perfectly even in small hands. For those who prefer to use the chasen, the traditional bamboo matcha whisk.
Dimensions: 2.5" tall, 4" diameter
Capacity: 8oz. / 0.17L at full capacity, but we recommend 4-5 oz for matcha.
Care: Microwave safe and dishwasher safe, but we recommend careful hand washing to avoid chipping.
PLEASE NOTE: Because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect some variations in color and shape.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Beleza Dark
These soft, Midnight Blue speckled stoneware beauties have a silky matte finish and are a pure pleasure to hold. While they are perfect for matcha -- the shape encourages thick crema -- they're also great for wine!
They contain natural flecks that materialize during firing. Each piece will be slightly different.
"Beleza" is the Portuguese word for simple beauty, the perfect name for these lovely works of practical art. May quickly become your favorite tumbler.
* Made in Portugal with local clay
* Lead-free semi-matte glaze
* 3 in. diameter (upper)
* 3.6 in. diameter (middle)
* 3.6 in. height
* 0.64 lb. each
* Holds 11 oz.
* Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe up to 450ºF
* All semi-matte ceramics are susceptible to superficial marks They can be easily removed with a scouring powder (like Bar Keepers Friend)
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Ellipses
Classic teapot from the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture and its 1,000-year history. Elegant yet sturdier than it looks. Makes the preparation and serving of gyokuro very special.
Care instructions: hand wash only
Dimensions
4.5" x 4 3/4" diameter
Capacity -- 600ml (20 oz)
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Noir
Made in the Mino-style of beautiful yet practical ceramics, in the small town of Taji, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. These two-toned cups are glazed on top only; the lower part is the raw earth-toned clay, giving them a soft and inviting touch. The outer rim of the saucers is also unglazed clay, creating a lovely contrast. Works well with coffee too!
Dimensions
cup: 3" x 3 1/8" diameter
saucer: 5 3/4" diameter
Care instructions:
hand wash only
Ceramics ship to US and Canada only;
About The Coldbrew Collection
There’s nothing quite like coldbrew matcha on a hot day; it seems to go directly to the brain’s key satiation spots as it hits all the right notes for thirst quenching. Here are three quality matcha specially designed to drink icy cold.
Coldbrew Original: Umami galore makes this remarkable tea taste sweet. Has a creaminess that almost tastes milky, and, when properly prepared, creates a crema not unlike a Guinness draft. Has a long, beautiful finish. Produces a clean energy that leaves you feeling sated, your stomach feeling jubilant, and your brain feeling optimized. An incredible value for a really tasty matcha. From Uji, the Mecca of great matcha.
Coldbrew Organic: This is the most vibrant and alive organic coldbrew we've tasted. Grown and stone-milled in Kagoshima, Japan's semi-tropical deep south. Tastes like the smell of spring in Japan. Certified USDA Organic, also meets the much-stricter EU and Japan organic standards. Organic matcha doesn't get much better than this.
Coldbrew Reserve: Our most elegant coldbrew. Aromas of baby vegetables, pea tendrils, and young grasses. It has an ultra-fine, fluffy texture, heaps of chlorophyll, and its brothy umami comes out in full force, even at icy temperatures. An exceedingly smooth coldbrew matcha with a long, creamy finish that leaves the palate feeling silky and happy. From Uji, the birthplace of matcha in Japan.
About Tsuu Collection
In Japan, a tsuu is someone deeply immersed in a subject, particularly around the arts. This collection is for the tsuu among us.
Here's what's included:
30g jar of Blend 98 - Crazy umami. Make it thick and enjoy the lustrous whorls and creamy -- yet light! -- texture, mouthfeel, and drawn-out finish.
Matcha Tea Tool Kit - All the tools (frother, sieve, and scoop) you'll need to make a perfect cup of matcha in one kit.
Jizo art linen tea towel -tool bundle comes beautifully wrapped in our very own jizo towel (it's hard not to feel joy when it's hanging in your kitchen), a thirsty linen tea towel that gets softer with each use
Slate tumbler - Simple stoneware tumbler perfectly shaped for making matcha
This collection ships to US and Canada addresses only.
About Gyokuro Heaven
This heavenly set includes:
100g of Gyokuro, a uniquely Japanese tea, harvested by hand and, like matcha, grown under black netting for about three weeks prior to harvest. This "babying" treatment of shading the delicate leaves produces potent umami -- it's very dashi-like, and there is nothing quite like it.
Ellipses, A classic teapot from the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture and its 1,000-year history. Elegant yet sturdier than it looks. Makes the preparation and serving of gyokuro very special.
Noir and Pearly Gray cups - Made in the Mino-style of beautiful yet practical ceramics, in the small town of Taji, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. These two-toned cups are glazed on top only; the lower part is the raw earth-toned clay, giving them a soft and inviting touch.
This set ships to US and Canada only;
About The Ethereal Trio
Blend Satoshi: This matcha is flawless. It's everything you want in a top-grade matcha: creamy, silky, graceful, not even a hint of bitterness. Wildly vibrant color looks photoshopped! Dominant aromas are raw sugar, rain-soaked young grass, and sweet peas. Umami on the back palate, almost meaty, grilled chanterelles. Such a long, sweet finish. You'll want to lick every last drop. Origin: Nishio, Aichi Prefecture (near Nagoya), Japan. Very pristine environment. The very best that Nishio produces.
Blend Hikari: Matcha of this extreme quality is exceedingly hard to produce and to procure, yet here it is, thanks to an obsessed grower who offered it to us.This matcha is pure pleasure -- it's like drinking light infused with chlorophyll. It bestows a brothy umami torrent that continues long after swallowing (up to several full minutes of finish), and its ultra-fine texture and overall quality mean that it whisks up into gorgeously thick clouds of emerald froth that remain in the tumbler long after the liquid is gone. Dominant aromas are freshly picked young peas, shiitake, and sweet cream. Silky as it gets. Its high levels of L-theanine and other amino acids snap the brain to attention, making it the perfect beverage for prolonged bouts of study, writing, or any other intellectual pursuit. Origin: From a truly talented matcha farmer near Byodoin Temple, Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
Blend Jizo: Dreamlike and rare, grown with the classic "honzu" method (shading the tea fields with reeds). Pronounced umami and a long, long finish. Quite chocolatey on first sip, followed by tastes of spring baby vegetables and fresh herbs. Each leaf is coddled and tended to, from first bud to ground matcha. As with all of our matcha, there is just one harvest a year, in early May, and all leaves are picked by hand. 100% stone ground. Naturally fertilized with ground sardine and herring. A true gem of a matcha, very difficult to find matcha of this quality. Origin: Gokasho (Uji, Kyoto).
Each blend size is 30g / 30 Servings and includes jar for each.
About Deep Umami Trio
Blend 94: A feisty, gorgeous matcha that's ready to slap you with its attitude. Racy. Fantastic color, heady aromas, intense "matcha" taste (think strong green tea ice cream), faint twinges of bitterness and astringency (which gives it its sass). Plenty of umami and natural sweetness means it pairs beautifully with savory food.
Blend 97: The color is wildly vibrant. Mouth entry is wondrous and seamless. The tea is sweet, with almost no trace of bitterness (this is rare in the matcha world). Clean, with just the right amount of earthiness. Makes crema that's rich, thick, and delightful. A pure joy to sip.
Blend Rikyu: This tea, whipped up thick, seems to send memory into overdrive; into a contemplative state. We think Sen No Rikyu, the most masterful and original matcha connoisseur in Japan's very long history of tea, would have marveled at its rich, umami-laden flavor, brilliant color, and ridiculously long finish.
Each blend size is 30g / 30 Servings and includes jar for each.
About Houjicha Reserve Set
Toasty flavors meld with classic green tea flavors but with plenty of umami and a long, smoky finish. Redolent of good toast, hints of hazelnut and brown sugar. Matched with a Kohiki (Light) tumbler and Matcha Tool Kit.
This set includes:
100g of Houjicha Reserve, toasty and roasted flavors meld with classic green tea flavors but with plenty of umami and a long, smoky finish. It's redolent of good toast, hints of hazelnut and brown sugar.
Kohiki (Light) tumbler - Renown Ceramicist Hideki Yokoo threw these beauties for us in his lovely downtown San Francisco studio.
Matcha Tea Tool Kit - All the tools (frother, sieve, and scoop) you'll need to make a perfect cup of matcha in one kit.
This set ships to US and Canada only.
About Hokkori
Berkeley ceramicist Kiyomi Koide strikes again!
Our first handled cup. Hokkori in Japanese means calming, especially in regard to something warm/soft/steamy. So fun to drink tea (and other beverages) from these.
Dimensions -- height 4" upper diameter 2.5"
Made in Berkeley, California.
Care: We recommend hand washing.
PLEASE NOTE: because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
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