Nagomi: Kyo-yaki Matcha Bowl (京焼抹茶碗 Dog / 犬）This hand painted matcha bowl is crafted from Kyoyaki (Kyoto ware) and delicately decorated by a certified traditional craftsman. Each piece is individually hand painted, giving it a unique expression and warmth. The bowl features a dog motif, a traditional Japanese symbol of good luck, representing safe childbirth, family happiness, loyalty, and health. Enjoy your matcha while appreciating the subtle variations that make each bowl one of a kind.

Region: Kirishima

Ingredients: Green Tea

Sakura Daifuku Mochi (さくら大福) Recipe

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Harvested in spring in the cool mountain air of Yoshiwara

Inkjet printable (non-resealable bags)

1961 Harutaka Umehara (first generation) establishes a Tokoname ware workshop

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then "fermentation" -- which we now know to be chemically a form of enzymatic oxidization (rather than true fermentation which involves bacteria)

Very rich in umami flavor

the gently curved interior allows for smooth whisking with a chasen

The Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture