This Matcha Tea Gift Set from Harold Imports includes all the tools that have been used for hundreds of years in Japanese tea ceremonies to prepare the ultimate matcha tea, a unique beverage filled with natural antioxidants and energetics. Each piece in this gift set has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure that preparing this delicious tea is both calming and energizing. Proper matcha tea preparation follows the centuries-long Japanese tradition of chado, meaning "the way of tea", which celebrates this meditative tea-making process as equally as drinking the delicious tea itself. This Matcha Gift Set includes 1 each 20-ounce ceramic matcha tea bowl (chawan), ceramic whisk stand (kusenaoshi), hand-carved bamboo matcha whisk (chasen, with 80 extra-fine tines), bamboo matcha scoop (chashaku), and stainless steel tea sifter. Use the bamboo scoop to measure the perfect amount of matcha tea powder and guide it through the mesh to break up any clumps. Mix the matcha in the matcha tea bowl and create its coveted frothy texture with the bamboo whisk. Store the cleaned whisk on the whisk stand to dry it and maintain its shape properly for lasting use. The ceramic items, featuring a scratch-free glaze that's lead and cadmium free, and stainless steel tea sifter are all dishwasher safe. The hand-carved bamboo tools are hand wash only. Helen Chen's Matcha Gift Set includes a step-by-step matcha tea preparation guide and care instructions for each tool. Its beautiful presentation box makes this an excellent gift set for an enjoyable and authentic experience for all tea lovers.
