Everything you need to make A+ matcha at home. This kit comes with a beautiful, textured black ceramic chawan (tea bowl), chasen (whisk) and chashaku (scoop). You can either get just the set or include some of our Shohaku or Kinrin Matcha at a discount. Each of these items separately add up, so get them together to save on everything!
It comes all packed safely in a compact box and basic instructions are included if you need a little guidance.
If you love matcha, but can't decide on which to start with, why not try both? This combo includes 30g tins of both of our very first Blue Willow Ceremonial Grade Matchas, grown organically and/or without pesticides.
The first is the Forest Dew Matcha from Kirishima. Made from a blend of 5 cultivars, this matcha is organically grown and stone ground. It has a robust yet smooth flavor that has made it perfect for Matcha Lattes. In fact, it is now what we use in the shop and we were just voted best tea shop in the East Bay and one of the best places for matcha in the Bay Area by the SF Chronicle. Find out why everyone is loving it...
The second is the Uji Jade Matcha from Wazuka. This is a single Samidori cultivar ceremonial grade matcha, grown without pesticides and stone ground. It is incredibly smooth and fulfilling, with a light body and invigorating energy boost. It makes perfect usucha (thin tea) and should be enjoyed by itself without additions.
Everything you need to gongfu on the go. These molded cases are sturdy and are a perfect fit to hold your teaware snug on all your travels. The 100ml gaiwan and three cups are smooth porcelain and nest inside each other with a tea towel to fold between the layers. The gaiwan fills the cups exactly, but there's a pitcher in case you travel solo or in pairs.
Choose between black, red or grey cases. Each one has a keychain attachment so you'll never lose it.
These sets are perfect for any tea drinker. It all comes in a molded case to protect each piece. The streamlined design is simple to use, the double walls keep the heat in and away from your hands, and the 150ml pot perfectly fills the 2 cups. There are even finger indents on the sides to make it easy to hold and pour. This is so simple, and a must-have for every kind of tea person.
Made from mutton fat jade, this tea set is not only beautiful, but tough too. Everything you see here gets nestled into a bag and tucked into a molded travel case. The porcelain has a translucent quality to it with mountains painted on the sides. The dark glass pitcher has thick walls for durability and adds a little drama to the set. You can either play it neutral and choose a forest green case or embrace your inner diva with the patterned case.
I have brought this around the world with me and it is still in perfect shape. I even let my 5-year-old make tea and he has not even chipped it yet. It's a great set!
Strain your tea in style. Sure, you could use a run-of-the-mill mesh strainer (which we have also) or you could use a handmade tin strainer that will filter out any leaves with love. Literally, the holes make a heart shape <3
This will last forever and will fit any receptacle with its stem.
This is my favorite way to strain tea. Each leaf is unique and will last for weeks of regular use if handled with care. The bodhi leaf skeletons are carefully collected and the veins make a perfect coarseness to prevent small particles from falling into the brew. These are 100% real leaves and are not coated with anything to preserve them. After time, they will start to get small holes, but they really do last a long time and add an extra special touch to tea time.
Store your favorite tea in style. These porcelain caddies will help keep your tea fresh by protecting it from the elements. The lid makes a seal to keep air and moisture out, and the thick walls help maintain a stable temperature. The porcelain is off white with a hint of light blue and gold around the rim. The lid is make from bamboo and each caddy will hold about 2-4 oz. of tea depending on its volume. Roughly 4" high and 3" across.
Store your favorite tea in style. These porcelain caddies will help keep your tea fresh by protecting it from the elements. The lid makes a seal to keep air and moisture out, and the thick walls help maintain a stable temperature. The porcelain is dark blue with a gold ring around the rim. The lid is make from bamboo and each caddy will hold about 2-4 oz. of tea depending on its volume. Roughly 4" high and 3" across.
Each of these tea pets develops different colors in the firing process, making each one unique. Teapets are great companions on the tea table and develop patinas over time with each layer of tea you share with them.
Each of these tea pets develops different colors in the firing process, making each one unique. Teapets are great companions on the tea table and develop patinas over time with each layer of tea you share with them.
I take this everywhere! Easy to use and so handy, this is my go-to when I'm on the go. The double-walled borosilicate glass sides keep in heat so the outside stays cool, and the metal lid screws on snugly to keep it from spilling.
You can make tea three ways with this set:
Keep the stainless steel strainer inside to steep and remove it when you want. Then have a batch of perfectly brewed tea.
Unscrew the bottom of the strainer and put your leaves in the vessel. Pop the top of the strainer on and let your leaves dance around all day. The strainer top will keep you from drinking the leaves and you can keep adding water all day.
Leave the strainer and leaves in all day and keep adding hot (or cold) water for a softer infusion.
Holds roughly 12 oz.
Be sure to heat the glass first before pouring freshly boiling water in to prevent the glass from cracking. Hand wash only.
For those new to steeping and seasoned pros alike, this easy gaiwan offers something for everyone. Clear glass allows you to witness the leaves unfurl and monitor the intensity of each steep. The lid fits perfectly into the petal grooves and has holes to strain the tea without needing to tilt it. It holds 175ml, roughly 6oz. of tea.
If you have never used a gaiwan before, it is an excellent method for making a multitude of different teas, mostly Chinese and Taiwanese greens, reds, blacks, oolongs, and some younger or sheng puerhs.
Made by Viva with that aesthetically pleasing Scandi design, this set is perfect for solo sippers. Just place your leaves in the stainless strainer, add water and cover with the bamboo lid. When you're done steeping, the lid holds the strainer so your table stays dry and your thirst for tea is quenched. The glass cup holds 17oz.
For the solo sipper, or avid traveler, here's the pot for you. With a 60ml capacity, this pot will perfectly fill most teacups to simplify the steeping experience. No need for a pitcher when your pot and cup have the same capacity! This pot is nice a sturdy and has a ruyao glaze that will reveal more crackles with each use. We currently only have the celadon color in stock.
This handy set is a perfect addition to any tea setup. It goes great on your tea table at home and can be packed up easily and brought on all your tea adventures. It includes all the utensils needed to portion out tea, break up cakes, and handle cups without your hands. Made of bamboo and packed in an indigo-dyed linen travel case.
Whether you're an avid traveler, or just looking for an afternoon picnic, it's always important to protect your teaware on the way. These padded bags are big enough to keep your favorite gaiwan or teacup safe on the go!
