Black Glaze Matcha Bowl Set

✦ Why We Love It

Ritual in a bowl. Calm in every sip.

The Black Glaze Matcha Bowl Set is everything you need to begin a proper Japanese matcha ritual — and nothing you don't. Deep, dark, and quietly beautiful, the black glaze bowl is the kind of piece that makes the act of making matcha feel like a ceremony worth slowing down for.

Each set comes complete with the three essential tools of the Japanese tea tradition, ready to use from the moment it arrives.

✦ The Meaning Behind the Black Glaze

In Japanese ceramic tradition, black glaze — known as kuro-yu (黒金) — carries deep cultural significance. Black is the colour of stillness, depth, and quiet strength. In the tea ceremony, a dark bowl is prized for the way it makes the vivid green of matcha sing — a deliberate contrast that speaks to the Japanese aesthetic of ma (間), the beauty found in negative space and simplicity. To hold this bowl is to hold centuries of intention.

✦ What's Included

• Black glaze ceramic matcha bowl (chawan)
• Bamboo matcha whisk (chasen)
• Chashaku bamboo matcha tea spoon

✦ How To Make Matcha

Use the chashaku to measure two scoops of matcha powder into the bowl. Add a small splash of hot water and whisk into a smooth paste. Top up with approximately 70ml of hot (not boiling) water, then whisk in a vigorous 'W' motion until frothy. Enjoy immediately.

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Authentic Japanese products — sourced directly from Japan
• Beautifully packaged — free gift wrapping available on request
• Trusted by Japanese culture lovers across the UK & worldwide
• Every piece is chosen because we would be proud to give it ourselves

✦ Perfect For

A beautiful gift for matcha lovers, tea ceremony enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the art of slow living. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, and beyond.

茶 — In Japan, the tea bowl is not just a vessel. It is the beginning of a conversation between maker and drinker.

✦ Product Details

• Ceramic matcha bowl made in Japan
• Complete set sourced directly from Japan
• Signature black glaze finish — each piece individually made, minor variations are a mark of authenticity
• Presented in Tokyo Gallery's signature Edo gift box
• Hand wash recommended for bamboo accessories

Size

10.5cm diameter × 8cm

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — every piece we carry is chosen with care.

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Your matcha ritual starts here. And if you're gifting it — they will treasure it.

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