Tea Bowl (Toroo Studio)With our 2nd collaboration with Minetti Design, we had the honor of working with Master Kwak Kyung Tae of the Toroo studio in Icheon, Korea, where Marco Minetti is apprenticing. This new line features a custom designed cup and steeper duo, and a standalone tea bowl. These hand thrown ceramics are made from iron rich burgundy clay and finished with a delicate white slip and glaze that contrast beautifully with the dark clay body. 12oz capacity Note:

seamless design and a tight-fitting inner lid

sharper profile than conventional matcha

Developed with a master producer

theanine is converted to an astringent compound

Note: Each piece is one of a kind

The Furukawa family only sells matcha made from hand plucked tender spring buds cultivated in their own gardens

and remarkably balanced flavor profile

Sun Moon Lake

Its straightforward taste serves as a versatile canvas—ideal for pairing with milk

Its citrus-y

Learn more about where this tea came from by clicking here to read about our Winter 2013 sourcing trip

Barista Grade matcha offers a smoother