{"product_id":"kokumi-japanese-handmade-matcha-bowl","title":"\"Kokumi\" Japanese Handmade Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echawan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, has been an essential part of the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries. Its wide, \u003cstrong\u003eopen shape\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it easy to whisk matcha into a smooth, creamy bowl with a beautiful layer of fine foam, while also feeling comfortable to hold and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handcrafted chawan features expressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-painted Japanese calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003econtrasted against deep green glaze drips\u003c\/strong\u003e that flow naturally across the surface. The combination creates a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully balanced, wabi-sabi composition\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003esimple, organic,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efull of character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because each bowl is handmade and individually glazed, \u003cstrong\u003eno two are exactly alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've named this bowl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Kokumi.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Japanese food culture, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekokumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describes a sense of \u003cstrong\u003erichness, depth, \u003c\/strong\u003eand a \u003cstrong\u003elingering, full-bodied mouthfeel \u003c\/strong\u003erather than a specific flavor. It feels like the perfect name for this piece. The \u003cstrong\u003edeep green glaze evokes the color of a rich bowl of matcha, \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile the \u003cstrong\u003eflowing calligraphy and layered glaze create a quiet sense of depth\u003c\/strong\u003e that reveals more the longer you spend with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're preparing matcha for a formal tea session or simply enjoying your daily bowl, the \"Kokumi\" chawan is designed to make every whisk and every sip feel just a little more special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox. 5\"D x 3.25\" H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49314969747699,"sku":"#1850-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/IMG-8463.jpg?v=1783358123","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/kokumi-japanese-handmade-matcha-bowl","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}