Tea Taster GaiwanSimple and unadorned, these porcelain gaiwans are perfect quotidian teaware, fine enough to enjoy using, yet without needing any special care. Their uniform size and lack of markings make them especially suited to side by side or blind tea tastings, where the smooth, white porcelain will allow comparison of infusion colour, and their lightweight, sturdy construction and ease of handling will allow multiple to be shuttled around the tea table without

The wet leaves unfold with surprising complexity: soft milky tones and flower-nectar sweetness

earthy exterior showcases an unpolished surface

Shrinking during firing

the maker has chosen the Qing Xin cultivar to craft a clean tea

The roast is finely balanced: enough to eliminate grassy or astringent notes

and a touch of brown sugar

Among all of the rare and distant finds on our shop

These peculiar squares might be one of Japan’s rarest creations in the world of tea

a super sidekick for your tea adventures

and even green

These flavors gradually give way to a slate-like minerality and a lingering

nuanced green tea