This is a matcha tea set from Nishimoto's Ippuku Series showcasing a pine tree design on black-toned natural wood. Ippuku means "a cup of tea" in Japanese. The set comes complete with all the necessary utensils for preparing a bowl of matcha, including a matcha bowl chawan, a natsume (matcha container), a small wooden plate, a chashaku (tea scoop), a matcha whisk holder, a matcha whisk, a wooden box that holds all the utensils and a furoshiki.
When you fold down two side panels of the wooden box containing all the tools, it expands into a space resembling a small tea room. One corner of the upright sides is decorated with a pine tree design, while the base is designed to resemble tatami mats. This design allows for an easy and casual way to enjoy a tea ceremony atmosphere when preparing matcha.
The natural wood in a chic black finish radiates a refined aura, creating the ambience of a traditional Japanese-style room. The charm of this product also lies in its compactness, containing all the necessary tools for preparing matcha. It's perfect for making matcha at home or outdoors, giving a picnic-like experience.
This set is recommended for those who want to learn about tea ceremonies or experience the authenticity of matcha preparation. Take a break and savor matcha together with this set.
Nishimoto, deeply rooted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware, specializes in the manufacture and sale of lacquerware, tea ceremony utensils, and related accessories. Holding a significant market share in tea ceremony items, particularly matcha bowls, their commitment is focused on making the enjoyment of matcha's taste and ambiance easily accessible, a sentiment that is infused into each of their creations.