In recent years, making "Matcha Latte" at home has become a daily ritual for many people. But when preparing to pour out the rich matcha, have you ever encountered the following problem: when using a traditional matcha bowl to pour tea, the tea always flows down the side of the bowl, making a mess on the table or the cup?
If you want to combine the convenience of modern beverages with the elegance of traditional Japanese tea ceremony, you might want to check out this vessel specifically designed for "tea serving"—Katakuchi matcha bowl.
What is "Katakuchi"?
"Katakuchi" is a classic design of traditional Japanese utensils, referring to a "pouring spout" that is pulled out from the side of a bowl or pot. This design was originally used for serving sake or condiments in Japan, and has since been widely adopted in modern tea ceremonies and home-style blending.
Three practical advantages of the one-mouth matcha bowl
1. Pour accurately, cleanly and without dripping.
This is the biggest advantage of the teapot! Whether you're making a gradient matcha latte by pouring freshly brushed matcha into fresh milk, or sharing the tea with friends, the special spout allows the tea to flow smoothly, completely solving the problem of leakage that is common with traditional round bowls.
2. Wide-mouth design for smooth brushing of fine foam.
The flat-bottomed, wide-mouthed matcha bowl retains the traditional characteristics of matcha bowls, making it easy to use a bamboo whisk to quickly whip the tea in a "W" shape, easily creating a dense and long-lasting tea foam.
3. The aesthetics of multi-purpose living (hidden uses!)
The kata-kuchi is not just a tea set, but also a highly practical tableware:
- Sake/sake cooler: The wide-mouth design is perfect for pouring sake, whether it's warm or cold.
- Sauce dispenser: The dinner is served in sesame sauce, soy sauce, or molasses, making it a very ceremonial occasion.
Purchase and Maintenance Tips
- First choice for beginners: We recommend choosing those from Gifu Prefecture.Mino ware matcha bowlIt has a warm and smooth texture and a variety of glaze colors, and is very durable.
- Gentle tea brushing: When using a bamboo whisk, keep the whisk suspended in the air or lightly touching the bottom of the bowl to avoid forceful impacts, thus protecting the handmade glaze and the lifespan of the bamboo whisk.
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