Seiangama: Deep Green Matcha Bowl 深緑抹茶椀A beautifully crafted Mino yaki matcha bowl featuring a rich deep green glaze. Product Info Dimensions: diameter 12. 2 x height 7. 6cm (diameter 4. 8 x height 2. 99 in) Volume: 500ml (16. 9 fl oz) Weight: 520g Material: Ceramic Tradition: Mino yaki Region: Gifu Prefecture, Japan Note: All the measurements are approximate. Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. About Seiangama Established in 1963,

the term "zairai" refers to the "original" tea plants in Japan

then wrapped in a soft layer of nutty kinako sweetness

bancha is actually a kind of roasted tea (Houjicha ) made from leaves beneath the leaves of the first flush harvest

Only the first spring harvest is picked by the family

and allowing the plant to grow freely

taking a break at work

Steaming: Regular steaming

pure green teas

Labeled "Heritage Grade" due the utilization of traditional shading -- a canopy with yoshizu reeds layered in gradual steps

fourth generation farm specializing in tencha tea leaf cultivation and processing (see below)

Water: 70C/160F

cooler water will lessen the bitterness but hot water extracts more catechin (which is bitter)