Tradition and Culture: Tableware Tells a Story
From ancient Chinese dynasties to the Japanese chanoyu tea ceremony, tea ware is steeped in history and ritual. Unglazed Yixing clay teapots became popular for their ability to “season” the tea: they absorb aromas over time, enriching each brew . Bowls like gaiwan or chawan are essential for delicate green tea infusions and matcha: their open shape allows for visual appreciation of the tea's evolution, while glazed surfaces protect the aroma.
Functionality and Optimal Experience
The choice of material — porcelain, ceramic, glass, cast iron, or bamboo — influences heat retention, leaf filtration, or the creation of a creamy foam in matcha . Nowadays, smart teapots are also on the rise: temperature control, ergonomic design, drip-free lids... they perpetuate traditional art while adapting to our lifestyles .
Tableware as Art Object
Recently, tea ware has become a design and collector's item. The impact of the cottagecore movement and "tablescaping" has revived interest in originally designed teapots — with increased sales, exhibitions in Milan or London, and collaborations between luxury brands and contemporary artists .
Our New Collection: Art and Tea Combined
We are proud to present our brand new collection of tableware, which enhances your tea tasting experience.
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An exclusive piece signed by Banksy: an astonishing fusion of street art and luxury tableware, a numbered collector's teapot, on the border between design and artistic provocation.
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Artisanal herbal tea makers that are both modern and authentic, combining aesthetics and functionality.
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An ultra-complete matcha set, including:
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A widened and perfectly balanced chawan to guarantee a dense foam
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A chasen (bamboo whisk with 80–100 bristles) for optimal creamy texture
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A chashaku (bamboo scoop) to precisely measure 2g of matcha with each infusion
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Additional accessories such as fine strainers, airtight containers, and chasen holders.
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Why this tableware changes everything
🌟 An Enhanced Tasting Experience
The shape, material, and balance of each piece influence the flavor, temperature, and aroma of the tea. Well-chosen objects enrich each sip and amplify the brewing moment.
🧘 A Sensory Immersion
Holding a handmade object, feeling its texture, observing the matcha foam or the leaves dancing in a transparent gaiwan transforms a simple cup into a visual and tactile ritual.
🏛️ A Bridge Between Tradition and Modernity
These pieces embody the link between the richness of ancestral know-how (Yixing, gaiwan, chawan, etc.) and contemporary aesthetics — ranging from Japanese craftsmanship to Banksy's work, including a design conceived for our current uses .
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