Table Setting #214
Golden Moments: Matcha for the Fall Season

As the leaves take on their golden hues, autumn invites us to slow down and savor the beauty of the season. It is a time of year celebrated with the gentle bitterness of matcha, perfectly balanced by the delicate sweetness of traditional treats. Elevate the experience with elegant accessories, intricately designed utensils, and finely crafted plates. Every piece transforms an ordinary tea moment into something extraordinary.

Join us as we explore the rich flavors that make fall the perfect time to indulge in this timeless Japanese ritual.

Contents

• The Taste of Fall with Matcha’s Elegant Touch
• Craftsmanship Refined: The Art of Kaizan Kiln
• Featured Item

Key points of this table setting

1. The Taste of Fall with Matcha’s Elegant Touch

For this table setting, we chose the exquisitely luxurious Kikyoya Kikko Nishijin Ori Long Table Runner, adorned with various auspicious patterns that bring a graceful feeling to our matcha-tasting gathering. The golden table runner drapes across the table like a ray of warm autumn sunlight, enhancing the overall ambiance with a sense of refinement.

Autumn is the perfect season to savor matcha. Kuchikiri no chaji is regarded as the "New Year's Day" for tea masters. On this special day, they carefully open tea jars sealed in May, grinding the aged tea leaves into rich, fragrant matcha powder. While the tea ceremony of savoring the new matcha often involves preparing koicha, a paste-like thick tea, we’ve chosen to celebrate the season with usucha, the thinner variation, offering a more relaxed and casual tea experience.

After placing the matcha powder in your favorite chawan, the gentle motion of the chasen, matcha whisk,  creates a calming rhythm, turning the preparation of usucha into a peaceful, comforting ritual.

The Yoshita Kasho Glass Ginga Matcha Bowl Chawan, with its glass texture and the delicate use of silver and gold leaf powder, evokes the romantic allure of a starry sky. It allows you to enjoy matcha from the comfort of your home while making your tea-drinking experience even more captivating.

This Two Tiers Jubako Bento Box from Arita Porcelain Lab is adorned with a beautiful combination of peony, paulownia, and seigaiha “wave” patterns. It not only boasts a beautiful and luxurious design but also offers excellent functionality.

The striking contrast of colors and intricate details make the Mokko Knot Red Maple Imari Nabeshima Ware Small Box a true eye-catcher on any table. The maple leaf design adds a touch of seasonal charm to your dining setting.

2. Craftsmanship Refined: The Art of Kaizan Kiln

This side plate from Kaizan Kiln features an intricate and original sarasa pattern, brought to life through a hand-carved mold that adds subtle depth and texture to the design. Delicate scuffs and variations in shading enhance the three-dimensional effect. Kaizan Kiln has long crafted professional-use tableware for inns and traditional restaurants, and now you can bring that same high quality into your home.

The frosted gold and silver surface pairs beautifully with the sweet wagashi, enhancing the refined elegance of traditional aesthetics. Paired with the Fukunishi Sobe Chrysanthemum Aizu Lacquerware Dessert Spoon and Fork Set, the smooth lacquered surface exudes a captivating, glossy sheen.

Savoring fresh, fragrant matcha on a bright autumn day feels as though time itself slows down. The chawan in your hand, warm and smooth like the autumn breeze, infuses each sip with the essence of nature. The rich, velvety taste of the matcha lingers on your palate, while the sight of falling leaves dancing in the garden brings a moment of tranquility.

Featured Items

Kaizan Kiln

Kaizan Kiln has been producing luxury tableware used at hotels and restaurants to bring a sense of extraordinary to dining experiences. Their items aim to add a sparkle of joy to dining scenes. The company offers a modern and contemporary style with new sensibilities while respecting the traditional techniques of Arita ware.