Chawan - Japanese Tea Bowl, Tenmoku Satsuma style

Enjoy how the charm of this samurai-loved tea bowl draws you in during your matcha tea time. 

Tenmoku satsuma ware inherits the traditional pottery techniques of Kagoshima, and is characterized by its deep black glaze and naturally flowing patterns. Its heavy and austere beauty was popular among the samurai, and it was often used at tea ceremonies - maybe because its tranquil and dignified appearance resonated with the 'samurai spirit'.

This is how this beautiful matcha tea bowl reflects the history of Japan and the samurai sense of beauty.

The calm shine of the black glaze emphasizes the vivid green of the matcha, while each pattern seems to tell its own little story. You can enjoy a different expression of the tea bowl every time you hold it in your hands.

Sipping your matcha tea you can break free from your busy everydays for a few minutes. Enjoy these priceless moments with your Tenmoku satsuma chawan, the way the samurai did centuries ago, under the shogunate…

Size: 12 x 7.7cm

All chawan are made in Japan by hand, so each piece is unique. There may be slight differences in color shades and patterns

We ship our products from Japan, therefore you may have to pay customs fees or taxes depending on the country of delivery!