Blue Gradient Matcha Tea Set

This matcha set features a delicate blue gradient on a smooth surface. It includes a katakuchi matcha bowl, two matching teacups, a chasen matcha whisk, and a matcha whisk holder. The whisk holder, designed to help preserve the shape of the chasen, reflects a philosophy of caring for tea utensils and appreciating them through years of use.

In Hagi ware, color is not simply applied to the surface; it develops naturally through the interaction of clay, glaze, and firing. Featuring gentle aqua-blue tones, this matcha set highlights the depth and nuance that are characteristic of the craft. Delicate gradations and soft variations in color lend each piece a distinct character, ensuring that no two are exactly alike.

Fine crackles known as kannyu add depth to the surface, as with all Hagi ware, its color and texture gradually change with use, a phenomenon known as the “seven transformations” of Hagi ware or Hagi no nanabake.

The wooden box is adorned with a motif inspired by Rinpa (or Rimpa), one of Japan's most influential artistic schools, adding a quiet sense of elegance to the set. Carefully presented and rich in detail, it makes a memorable gift for special occasions.

Chinshu Kiln

Chinshu Kiln is a Hagi ware maker that unites traditional techniques with a contemporary spirit. Each of their vessels is characterized by the hallmarks of Hagi ware: soft, rustic textures and gentle hues, shaped by skilled artisans and knowledge passed down through generations.

With a focus on bringing Hagi ware into modern homes, Chinshu Kiln produces pieces that invite warmth, color, and quiet beauty into life’s daily rituals.

Hagi Ware

Hagi ware is a traditional Japanese pottery produced mainly in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Known for its soft, earthy appearance and subtle textures, it is valued for the way it reveals the natural character of the locally-sourced clay. The slightly porous body retains warmth and absorbs a trace of the liquids it holds, gradually shaping the vessel’s surface and tone through years of use.

Beloved by generations of tea masters, Hagi ware has long been celebrated alongside Raku and Karatsu in the saying, “First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu.” Its quiet, unpretentious beauty continues to inspire both practitioners of the tea ceremony and admirers of Japanese ceramics worldwide.