O-cha’s matcha is the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried quite a few brands from across the world). As if that isn’t enough, their company is empathetic, helpful, informative, and kind. They really go the extra mile. I will buy from o-cha for as long as I can!
Elevate your green tea experience with our wooden matcha bowl coaster, an elegant accessory designed to enhance your tea ritual. This coaster is not just a practical tool for protecting surfaces but also serves as a decorative element that complements your chawan (tea bowl). Featuring a small wooden peg, it provides a convenient spot to rest your tea whisk, keeping it clean and ready for use. Crafted with care in Japan, this coaster embodies the essence of traditional Japanese tea culture.
Matcha aficionados - Here is a handy item! Known in Japanese as a "matcha furui", use this sifter when brewing matcha. Simply add your matcha and work it through the built-in removeable fine mesh insert inside the canister. Removes clumps, makes for a smoother, frothier bowl of matcha.
Available in dark burgundy or green, measures 73mm W x 79 mm H (2.9 inches by 3.1 inches) Quality craftsmanship throughout.
Note: Product includes the tool only, matcha purchased separately.
This 48 prong matcha whisk is handmade in Japan especially for thick style koicha matcha. Not to be confused with imports from China, this authentic hand-made tea whisk is made in Nara Prefecture. There are over 120 different types of Nara tea whisks, with the type of material, shape and number of splines varying according to the school of tea, and also on the kind of matcha to be used.
Note: This while you could use this whisk for other types of matcha, it was designed for use with thick "koicha" matcha. For general matcha brewing, we recommend this tea whisk instead.
About our bamboo tea whisk suppler (view detailed images) - Our whisks are made by the Kubo family located near Nara Japan. You can see them in action on this well made YouTube video making whisks here:
Differences between Japanese and Chinese tea whisks... The vast majority of tea whisks encountered on the market are copies made in China, not Japan. There is almost no market for matcha whisks within China itself, nearly all are exported abroad and surprisingly, even to Japan.
Japanese craftsmen start the whisk making process using a sharp knife to chip the end of the bamboo, giving it a clean sharp break, whereas in China it tends to be done with a file. Because of this, the tip of the whisk prongs of Japanese whisks are known to last longer.
The bamboo used in Japanese whisks is superior and is dried for well over a year before use, no fungicides are used when producing Nara tea whisks. A real Japanese whisk will cost 2 or 3 times more than a Chinese whisk, naturally. It certainly is possible to make matcha with a Chinese made whisk but for long term reliability, we recommend that you invest in the real deal.
Made in Tokoname, Japan, this water cooler, made from red clay, will come in very handy when brewing green tea. Since most green teas needs to be brewed at lower temperatures, use this item to aid you in cooling your just boiled water first to exactly where you need it to be.
Made in Tokoname, Japan, this smaller sized water cooler, will come in very handy when brewing green tea. Since most green teas needs to be brewed at lower temperatures, use this item to aid you in cooling your just boiled water first to exactly where you need it to be. The smaller size of this water cooler is perfect for a bowl of matcha, a single cup of green tea, or small infusions of gyokuro.
Made in Tokoname, Japan, this smaller sized water cooler, made from white clay, will come in very handy when brewing green tea. Since most green teas needs to be brewed at lower temperatures, use this item to aid you in cooling your just boiled water first to exactly where you need it to be. The smaller size of this water cooler is perfect for a bowl of matcha, a single cup of green tea, or small infusions of gyokuro.
Experience the functionality and style of our Tokoname Samashi Water Cooler, crafted from clay and finished in a sleek black color. Perfect for green tea enthusiasts, this essential accessory is designed to cool boiling water to the ideal brewing temperature. With a capacity of 320ml (approximately 11 ounces), it's ideal for preparing just the right amount of water for your tea. The elegant black finish adds a modern touch to your tea preparation ritual, making it as visually appealing as it is practical.
Made in Tokoname, Japan, this smaller sized water cooler, made from red clay, will come in very handy when brewing green tea. Since most green teas needs to be brewed at lower temperatures, use this item to aid you in cooling your just boiled water first to exactly where you need it to be. The smaller size of this water cooler is perfect for a bowl of matcha, a single cup of green tea, or small infusions of gyokuro.
A nice, dark matcha bowl provides a stark contrast with the beautiful green color of your freshly made matcha. Handmade in the Mino area near of Gifu Prefecture, this Mino-yaki chawan is the perfect tea bowl for brewing matcha green tea.
Measures 12 cm wide x 8 cm high (4.7 inches wide x 3.14 inches high)
Known as a "chasaji" in Japanese, this is a traditional sakura teaspoon is used for measuring out green tea. A full teaspoon will usually weight out to 4 or 5 grams. Made from the wood of blooming cherry trees, quite beautiful.
Note: This item is for loose leaf tea, not matcha. Here is a link to our matcha-spoon. Do not use in the microwave, store in the refrigerator, or use in a dishwasher.
