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A wide Japanese tea bowl used for whisking and drinking matcha.
Each chawan has a 'front' marked by the maker's signature, presented to a guest with the front facing them. Wabi-sabi raku-yaki chawan are the most sought-after and live at the centre of Japanese tea ceremony.
From the Journal
Three of Japan's most famous green teas come from the same plant. The differences are everything — and once you know them, you'll never confuse them again.
by Sameera
An hour south of Kyoto, a riverbank town has been growing the world's finest matcha for 800 years. A field report.
by Sameera
Sixteenth-century Japan refined matcha-making into one of the most demanding art forms in human history. A primer on chado — the Way of Tea.
by Sameera
From bamboo whisks to water temperature — everything you need to know to make café-quality matcha at home.
by Sameera
For the tea drinker who has everything, the perfect gift isn't another sampler. It's the ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, the hand-thrown kyusu from a Sydney potter, or the rare first flush that arrives just once a year.
by Sameera
Making matcha looks tricky, but it's actually just whisking and pouring. Here's how to start with the right tools, temperature, and powder—plus where to find good matcha in Australia.
by Amina
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