Product Description
Aokage means blue shadow – a name that poetically captures the silent depth of this handcrafted Japanese matcha bowl. It doesn't describe a fixed form, but rather a mood: the subtle shimmer of blue on a dark background, like light lost in stone, water, or night.
This effect is immediately evident in the chawan's glaze. The dark, anthracite ceramic surface appears calm and mineral-like, while the blue glaze flows like fine veins across the bowl. They appear irregular, almost random, reminiscent of traces of water, cracks in rock, or a distant glow in the depths. This creates an exciting contrast between restraint and expressiveness.
The slightly irregular shape emphasizes the handcrafted character of this matcha bowl. As you hold and turn it, new transitions between dark texture and blue glaze constantly emerge. Chawan Aokage invites you to slow your gaze and consciously experience the moment of the matcha ritual.
Technical Details
Height approx. 7.5 cm
Inner diameter approx. 10 cm
Weight approx. 322 g
Filling volume approx. 530 ml
Note on Uniqueness
Each Chawan Aokage is handcrafted and is a unique piece. Slight differences in shape, weight, glaze pattern, color intensity, and surface are part of traditional craftsmanship and make each matcha bowl distinctive.
Product Description
Aokage means blue shadow – a name that poetically captures the silent depth of this handcrafted Japanese matcha bowl. It doesn't describe a fixed form, but rather a mood: the subtle shimmer of blue on a dark background, like light lost in stone, water, or night.
This effect is immediately evident in the chawan's glaze. The dark, anthracite ceramic surface appears calm and mineral-like, while the blue glaze flows like fine veins across the bowl. They appear irregular, almost random, reminiscent of traces of water, cracks in rock, or a distant glow in the depths. This creates an exciting contrast between restraint and expressiveness.
The slightly irregular shape emphasizes the handcrafted character of this matcha bowl. As you hold and turn it, new transitions between dark texture and blue glaze constantly emerge. Chawan Aokage invites you to slow your gaze and consciously experience the moment of the matcha ritual.
Technical Details
Height approx. 7.5 cm
Inner diameter approx. 10 cm
Weight approx. 322 g
Filling volume approx. 530 ml
Note on Uniqueness
Each Chawan Aokage is handcrafted and is a unique piece. Slight differences in shape, weight, glaze pattern, color intensity, and surface are part of traditional craftsmanship and make each matcha bowl distinctive.
Les thés de haute qualité et les conseils de premier ordre font de Shinkoko pour moi la meilleure adresse pour déguster du thé vert.-Doris K.
Des conseils aussi conviviaux que compétents, une préparation rapide et surtout un bon matcha qui enrichira désormais ma vie.– Christian K.