Chawan – Matcha bowl “Ume”: Hope in flower form

The handcrafted "Ume" chawan bears the name of the plum tree—a symbol of hope, resilience, and the new beginning of spring. In Japan, the ume blossom is considered the first delicate sign of nature's awakening, blooming in the middle of winter and thus combining strength and beauty.

A famous poem by the Zen master Dōgen Zenji expresses this symbolism:

Plum blossoms outside my window,
just before unfolding, in them spring,
in their bowl-like blossoms the clear moon.
I pick the beautiful flower, turn it between my fingers

Tradition and culture

Like all our matcha bowls, "Ume" is crafted in the historic Mino region—a center of Japanese ceramic art, whose tradition dates back to the 7th century. Skilled artisans shape each bowl individually by hand, giving it its own unique personality. With "Ume," you bring an authentic piece of Japanese culture into your tea practice.

Your moment of new beginning

Whether in silent meditation, when whisking your matcha, or as a special gift: the Chawan “Ume” invites you to see each day as a new beginning – full of hope, strength, and clarity.

Dimensions of the Chawan “Ume”

• Height: 8 cm

• Diameter: 12.2 cm

• Weight: approx. 370 g

• Filling volume: 500 ml

The glaze of each bowl develops individually during the firing process. This creates a unique color nuance for each "ume," making your matcha experience truly unique.