Maiko Matcha Starter Set: Shoshin
This "Shoshin" Matcha Starter Set includes all of the essential tools you need to prepare a delicious bowl of Matcha. In Japanese, shoshin means "beginner's mind," and reveals an eagerness to learn and an openness to new experiences. We hope our beginner's set helps initiate you into the world of Matcha you are sure to thoroughly enjoy.
How to take care of your Matcha tea set
About whisk maker Kizou Nakata
Maiko Matcha Starter Set: Shoshin |
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Matcha "Kyo Mukashi" 40 g This is a high quality Matcha commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies (cha-no-yu). It is a classic, thin-style Matcha (Usucha), high in antioxidants and very popular with our customers. The tea is rich with an intense, green colour and sweet, aromatic aftertaste. It comes in a 40 g (about 1.5 oz) hermetically, double-sealed tin. ![]() |
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Banko-Yaki Matcha Bowl Banko-yaki is famous for its use of purple clay.
Banko started about 300 years ago in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Measurements: Diameter Top 120 x Height 80 x Diameter Bottom 50mm Weight: 220g Capacity: 330ml
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Kisen Chasen 80 Pon-Date The 80 pon-date chasen is the most common whisk used for preparing Matcha tea. This whisk -- made from the finest quality ash bamboo (hachiku) grown in the extremely cold climate of the Korean highlands -- was produced under the strict guidance and scrutiny of the Nakata Kisen bamboo atelier. Measurements: height 110 mm, diameter 58 mm
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Chashaku (Takayama, Ikoma, Nara Japan) This plain chashaku is the most common version of bamboo spoon used for green tea powder. |
Nakata Kizo, whisk maker and bamboo craftsman Kizo Nakata was born in 1940 in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara Prefecture. Though he was the son of a rice farmer, at the age of 14, he was sent to acquire skillful hands by learning to make whisks as an apprentice In 1975, he founded the Kizo Nakata company, which presently produces about half of Japan's whisks. |
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Points of attention (please read before ordering) |
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These items are made to be used with Japanese green tea. We recommend that they are used for green tea exclusively. |
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Please use a soft sponge or rag for cleaning, since harsh treatment of the surface might damage the design. Do not use strong detergents for washing your teaware. |
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We will pack and ship your order with utmost care to ensure it will arrive safely at your home. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if any damage should occur. We might ask you to send us a digital image of the broken item, and replace it thereafter. | |||
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A bamboo whisk is a very delicate tea utensil that might have to be replaced when the tines wear off or break. When left |
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A bamboo scoop is a very delicate Matcha tea utensil. Please do not use it with force or bend it unduly, as it might break. Always keep it clean and dry. Please replace it if you detect any traces of mold. |
About Shipping Weight
Explanation
for the shipping weight of your order
Total
Shipping Weight includes the contents, tare, gift box, shipping carton, etc.
For
example the total shipping weight of your order might consist of 4 parts:
1. net weight of the ordered tea e.g. 160 g
2. weight of the bag or caddy
e.g. 150 g
3. weight of further packing material e.g. 200 g (fancy box for
special items)
4. weight of shipping carton e.g. 300 g ( this is the carton
that will contain all your ordered items)
In the example given above the 160
g order of tea ends up with a 810 g actual shipping weight.
For reduction of shipping weight click here