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About Gyokuro Original
Our first steeped tea!
This uniquely Japanese tea is 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.
Combine that intense umami with notes of butter, kelp, edible flowers, and even custard, for a truly rich and heady taste experience. Loads of L-theanine and a higher caffeine content than matcha (about 60mg per serving, versus matcha's 25-30) make it the ideal accompaniment to focused work, reading, and driving.
Meditation after a cup is awfully nice, too.
Also note that the leaves are not only edible after steeping, but delicious -- as sashimi on a small plate with a tiny amount of soy sauce, as topping for hot rice, or tossed into salads.
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 Pearl Gray
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 U.S. 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.
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 Reserve
100% first flush, limited edition, high-theanine gyokuro. If you're looking for Japan's most umami-laden green tea, you've found it.
This uniquely Japanese tea is 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.
Combine that intense umami with notes of butter, miso, kelp, edible flowers, and even custard, for a truly rich and heady taste experience. Loads of L-theanine and a higher caffeine content than matcha (about 60mg per serving, versus matcha's 25-30) make it the ideal accompaniment to focused work, reading/studying, and driving.
If you have a meditation practice, do try practicing after a cup. It's the perfect combination of heightened alertness and deep relaxation.
Important: the leaves are not only edible after steeping, but delicious -- as sashimi on a small plate with a tiny amount of soy sauce. Try topping hot rice with them. Toss them into salads. Excellent on tofu and fish.
About Green Kokoro
This brewed genmaicha tea is nutty, toasty, and slightly sweet, with a comforting and alluring aroma. It's comprised of toasted brown rice, sencha (Japan's most popular type of green tea, known for its rich umami and vibrant green color), and matcha (6%).
We love it in the mid and late afternoons; the perfect pick-me-up, very lightly caffeinated. Good anytime for modest stimulation.
Caffeine: A serving contains around 15mg of caffeine, or about half that matcha. In contrast, a cup of brewed coffee contains around 150mg, so it's roughly a tenth of a cup of brewed coffee.
How to brew: Best brewed with water at 185°F for 1 minute (longer if you want it stronger / more astringent).
Serving size: 1 tablespoon (about 5g) per 6-8 oz water.