MATCHAWAN SABI
The Sabi matchawan is a unique matcha drinking bowl that is part of the ‘chado’ tea path. The irregular walls of the teapot make it fit perfectly into the shape of the hand. The name ‘Sabi’ refers to the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, with its mission to see beauty even in imperfections. Wabi-sabi can also be found in the traditional tea ceremony.
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The traditional way to prepare matcha comes from the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It involves using a matcha bowl, a bamboo whisk- chasen and a bamboo spoon- chashaku. Place 2 chashaku spoons of matcha (1,5g) in a matcha bowl and pour 100ml of hot water (80 °C). Chasen in hand, vigorously whisk your matcha from the wrist in m-shaped, not circular, motion. In about 20 seconds your bowl should be filled with a perfect jade-green foam. You can add more water now if you like your matcha to be less strong. |
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Watch how Hitomi Saito, cofounder of Moya Matcha, prepares perfect matcha.
