Mino Ware Cherry Blossom Orange Matcha Bowl – Handmade Japanese Pottery

Description

Mino ware from Gifu Prefecture is Japan's most widely produced pottery, and it has earned that status by combining genuine ceramic craft with designs that actually live well in modern kitchens. This matcha bowl features a contemporary take on cherry blossoms in orange — a departure from the traditional pale pink that makes it feel fresh without losing the seasonal, nature-forward spirit that Japanese ceramic design is known for. It's a chawan that makes you want to brew matcha just to hold it.

Product Details

• Origin: Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Mino ware)
• Material: Mino ceramic
• Design: Modern cherry blossom motif in orange
• Use: Matcha preparation and drinking (chawan)

Why Choose This Matcha Bowl

Mino ware has been produced in Gifu's Tono region for over 1,300 years, and the region's potters are known for innovating within tradition — Oribe ware, Shino ware, and Ki-Seto all emerged from Mino. This orange cherry blossom design shows that same creative spirit: it references a classic Japanese motif but expresses it in a way that feels current. The bowl's form follows the wide, shallow chawan shape that allows proper chasen whisking and full appreciation of the matcha's color and foam.

How to Use

Warm the bowl with hot water before brewing — pour it out before adding your matcha. Sift 2–3 grams of matcha into the dry bowl, add 70–80ml of hot water at 75°C, and whisk with a chasen. The wide bowl shape gives your chasen full range of motion. Hand wash with gentle soap or rinse-only, and avoid abrasive scrubbing that could affect the glaze over time.

Perfect for: Matcha drinkers who want a bowl that reflects a personal aesthetic, those who appreciate the way Japanese ceramics honor nature and seasons, gift-givers looking for something beautiful and functional, and anyone ready to move their matcha practice beyond a plain mug.