Relish the Art of Japanese Tea Time
De Team MUSUBI
Step into a tranquil world, and immerse yourself in Japan’s timeless tea rituals. Here, we enjoy the intricate beauty of matcha and the delicate craftsmanship of wagashi (Japanese confectioneries), including exquisite nerikiri. Each carefully selected piece of tableware—from handcrafted ceramic matcha bowls to bamboo chopsticks and tea whisks—reflects the refined comfort of Japanese design. Join us as we explore the rich heritage and understated elegance of Japanese tea culture, inviting you to relax, savor, and rediscover this art.
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Matcha & Wagashi
Basking in the soft afternoon light, there’s nothing more rejuvenating than indulging in a Japanese-style tea moment at home—it soothes the mind and lifts the spirit. For today’s setting, we’ve chosen a palette of rich yet airy greens, creating a backdrop that feels both welcoming and serene, perfectly in tune with tea time.
Bamboo and wooden tableware add an organic touch, their textured surfaces encouraging a slower pace. Each element comes together to transform an ordinary afternoon into a quietly enchanting retreat while you whisk a bowl of frothy matcha.
Delicately prepared to evoke the shifting seasons, nerikiri sweets rest atop a kumiko woodwork long tray. Its frame-like structure artfully highlights each confection’s intricate detail, while the tray’s ideal height introduces a layered visual rhythm to the table and keeps every piece effortlessly within reach.
This matcha bowl, with its creamy-yellow base, is adorned with motifs from the famed Choju jinbutsu giga—playful anthropomorphic animals that bring a delightful whimsy to your table. Its shape and ideal depth cradle a bamboo whisk perfectly, providing a secure grip and enabling a smooth, velvety froth each time.
The deep, sapphire-blue glaze—adorned with gilded chrysanthemum motifs—strikes a perfect balance between refinement and charm. While it’s ideally suited for silky chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), this dainty vessel also transforms into a beautiful showcase for creamy puddings topped with jewel-toned fruit, lending every dessert course an extra dash of visual flair and sophisticated fun.
Cute Sauce Plates Beyond the Sauce
While the intricacies of Japanese desserts naturally draw the eye, their savory counterparts—whether tender pickles or flavorful nibbles—are just as compelling. The sunny Foodie Dinner Plate becomes a charming stage, presenting generous servings alongside playful sauce dishes. Nestled in one corner, a cat-shaped sauce plate adds a lighthearted flourish.
Sauce plates aren’t merely decorative—they keep your table tidy and flavors distinct, especially when serving small bites of varying textures. In this setup, one sauce plate showcases a light vegetable mix; the other, a velvety shira-ae tofu blend with greens and carrots. By keeping sides separate, moisture stays put, ensuring each dish remains fresh and every bite is enjoyed cleanly.
As our tea-time journey comes to a close, we hope you feel inspired to weave these moments into your own gatherings. Prepare your favorite matcha and let the rituals of tea bring warmth, connection, and a taste of timeless elegance to every table.
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Sauce Plates
Ranging in styles from elegant to kawaii, our collection of Japanese sauce plates is perfect for when you need something small yet versatile for your dining table. Conveniently sized for soy sauce and other condiments accompanying sushi or noodles, these dishes are also just right for bite-sized cheese, nuts, and appetizers. A must-have for any meal.
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