The Essential Matcha Kit has everything you need to make ceremonial matcha tea at home. The set is built around a handcrafted spouted stoneware chawan, paired with the four traditional tools and two starter sticks of ceremonial-grade matcha powder, so you can use it the day it arrives. The two starter sticks will get you through your first couple of bowls. We recommend adding a Ceremonial Matcha Tin or a Ceremonial Matcha Stick Refill Pack to your order so you have matcha on hand for the rest of the week. Each chawan is individually shaped, with subtle differences in glaze, weight, and form that make every bowl one of a kind. The wide base gives you room to whisk briskly without splashing, and the built-in spout pours cleanly into a glass when you want to serve matcha as a latte, an iced drink, or part of a recipe. This is a beginner-friendly kit and a daily-use kit for matcha lovers. All the essentials, in one box, ready to gift or keep. What's in This Matcha Set Spouted stoneware chawan (matcha bowl). Handcrafted with a wide whisking base and a built-in pour spout. You whisk and serve from the same piece. Each bowl is individually shaped, so subtle variations in glaze and finish are part of the design. Chasen (bamboo matcha whisk). Hand-cut from a single piece of bamboo with a high tine count for fine aeration. The chasen is what creates the smooth, creamy froth on top of a properly whisked bowl. No spoon, fork, or milk frother does the same job. Chashaku (bamboo matcha scoop). The traditional measure for matcha powder. About two scoops gives you the standard 1 to 1.5 grams per bowl. Stainless steel sifter. Sifting breaks up clumps in the powder before water hits them. This is the difference between a smooth, creamy cup and a gritty one. Whisk holder (kusenaoshi). A small ceramic stand that holds the chasen tines splayed as they air dry, so the whisk keeps its shape and lasts longer. Two Starter 1.5g sticks of ceremonial Japanese matcha. Stone-milled in Japan, shade-grown, vibrant emerald green, with the slightly sweet and nutty flavor profile ceremonial matcha is known for. Glasses pictured not included in kit Refilling Your Matcha Powder The two ceremonial sticks in this kit will get you through your first couple of bowls. After that, you'll want matcha on hand. Two easy ways to restock: Ceremonial Matcha Tin for daily home use. A tin keeps the powder fresh longer and gives you the best per-bowl price for the same ceremonial-grade quality. Ceremonial Matcha Stick Refill Pack for travel, the office, or anywhere you'd rather not measure. Each stick is a single 1.5g serving, pre-portioned and ready to sift and whisk. How to Make Matcha Tea at Home A quick daily routine in five steps: Sift about two chashaku scoops (1 to 1.5g) of matcha powder into your chawan using the stainless steel sifter. Add about 2 ounces of hot water at 175°F (80°C). Boiling water burns matcha and turns it bitter, so use water just off the boil. Filtered water is best, since heavy tap water can affect the flavor. Whisk briskly with the chasen in a quick W or M motion until a layer of fine creamy foam forms on the surface. Add up to 2 more oz. of hot water and whisk in. Drink straight from the bowl, or pour from the spout into a glass for matcha lattes, iced matcha, and other recipes. Rinse the chasen in warm water (no soap), reshape the tines with your fingers, and rest it on the holder so it dries in shape. Caring for Your Matcha Whisk A bamboo chasen lasts longer when you treat it well. After each use: Rinse the whisk thoroughly with warm water. No soap. Shake out the excess water and gently reshape the tines with your fingers. Rest the chasen on the included whisk holder. The holder keeps the tines splayed as they air dry, which protects their shape and stretches the life of the whisk from a few months into a year or more. A Traditional Japanese Tea Ritual at Home Making matcha is a quick daily ritual. Sift, scoop, whisk, pour. Three or four minutes of preparation gets you a smooth, creamy cup with a sweeter, less acidic flavor than coffee. It's the gentle boost matcha drinkers reach for when they want a different start to the day, made with their own hands in a handcrafted bowl. FAQ Is this matcha kit good for beginners? Yes. The kit includes every traditional tool you need plus two ceremonial servings to start with. Nothing else to buy. The included instructions walk you through your first bowl. What grade of matcha is in the kit? Two 1.5g sticks of ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha. Stone-milled, shade-grown, vibrant emerald green. Why do I need a sifter and a whisk holder? The sifter breaks up clumps in the powder so your matcha whisks smooth and creamy instead of grainy. The holder keeps the chasen tines splayed as they air dry, which protects the whisk's shape and helps it last. How do I store leftover matcha powder? Keep it in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and moisture.
