Japanese Tea Ceremony Goods

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In Japan, the tea ceremony is seen as a social occasion. Guests are served tea in a stylized ritual which creates a soothing atmosphere. However the tea ceremony experience is not only about tea. It also extends to the appreciation of the tea room's decor and the tea utensils used.
Although formal tea ceremonies require one to follow rigorous rules and adopt certain manners, the basic principles can be enjoyed in a calm environment almost anywhere. Featured below are "Matcha " bowls and bamboo whisks (Chasen) which can help you to re-create the atmosphere of the Japanese Tea Room in your own home.

The item with mark, comes in a wooden box. Please also check the Hagi and Kutani section for additional matcha bowls.
Raku US$330.00	Raku SOLD	Raku US$368.00
US$220.00	US$220.00 SOLD	US$366.00
US$135.00	US$220.00	US$223.00
Raku US$94.50	Raku US$94.50
US$95.00	US$95.00	US$62.00
US$77.77	US$136.99	US$55.00
US$158.00 SOLD	US$48.00	US$48.00
US$48.00	US$42.95	US$39.99
US$32.99	US$32.99	US$32.99
US$160	US$150 SOLD	US$166
The listed prices do not include the shipping charges. For more about Raku yaki, click here
US$22.00 SOLD OUT Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan	US$18.20 Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan	Chasen (Bamboo whisks) Made in China Joho US$12.40 (left) Hachijuppondate US$14.40 (right)
Susudake (dark) & Shirochiku (pale) chashaku tea scoop Hand crafted in Kyoto US$8.40 (Susudake, top); US$7.30 (Shirodake, bottom) Approx. Length 7" (18cm)		Chasen stand

Due to the nature of the goods, sizes can only be approximated. Depending on your computer format, colors may appear slightly lighter or darker. Exact representations cannot be guaranteed.

Natsume - Tea caddy used in tea ceremony

Incense boxes (kougou)

Incense boxes used in the tea ceremony can be classified as two types, "furo" and "ro". "Furo" refers to the summer season (May to October). Incense boxes used during this season are made of lacquerware, decorated with summer and autumnal motifs and used to store "dry" incense such as pieces of sandalwood. Boxes used in the winter "ro" season hold "wet" incense (powder rolled into little balls) and are therefore made of porcelain. The incense is placed in the ashes surrounding the charcoals at the beginning of the tea ceremony and emits a pleasant,relaxing aroma. When not in use, the incense box is placed in a special position in the "tokonoma" or alcove. Small and decorative, these boxes make lovely decorations for the home.

Incense box by Shunzan

Yamanaka Lacquerware

Yamanaka Lacquerware

Small confectionary plates

Most people who enjoy Japanese tea will also be familiar with the custom of eating Japanese sweets before partaking of a cup of matcha or sencha.The sweetness is thought to offset the flavor of the tea, leaving a clean, refreshing taste in the mouth.

For casual occasions these plates are the perfect size for dainty sweets and will compliment any traditional Japanese teaware.