This is a matcha tea set from Nishimoto's Ippuku Series showcasing a pine tree design on black-toned natural wood. Ippuku means "a cup of tea" in Japanese. The set comes complete with all the necessary utensils for preparing a bowl of matcha, including a matcha bowl chawan, a natsume (matcha container), a small wooden plate, a chashaku (tea scoop), a matcha whisk holder, a matcha whisk, a wooden box that holds all the utensils and a furoshiki.
When you fold down two side panels of the wooden box containing all the tools, it expands into a space resembling a small tea room. One corner of the upright sides is decorated with a pine tree design, while the base is designed to resemble tatami mats. This design allows for an easy and casual way to enjoy a tea ceremony atmosphere when preparing matcha.
The natural wood in a chic black finish radiates a refined aura, creating the ambience of a traditional Japanese-style room. The charm of this product also lies in its compactness, containing all the necessary tools for preparing matcha. It's perfect for making matcha at home or outdoors, giving a picnic-like experience.
This set is recommended for those who want to learn about tea ceremonies or experience the authenticity of matcha preparation. Take a break and savor matcha together with this set.