{"product_id":"y","title":"Matcharu Authentic Japanese Artisan Hagi-yaki Chawan – Handcrafted Biwa Glaze Matcha Bowl with Artisan Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarthy Warmth \u0026amp; Organic Form: Handcrafted Japanese Hagi-yaki Chawan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the timeless art of the Japanese tea ceremony with this authentic handcrafted Hagi-yaki \u003ci\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e. Renowned for centuries among tea masters under the classical ranking \u003ci\u003e\"First Ido, Second Hagi, Third Karatsu,\"\u003c\/i\u003e this bowl embodies the soulful essence of \u003ci\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e through raw texture, spontaneous glaze flow, and unpretentious form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisanal Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm \u003ci\u003eBiwa-iro\u003c\/i\u003e (Loquat) Glaze:\u003c\/b\u003e Bathed in a rich, honeyed apricot-amber glaze, overlaid with spontaneous trails of milky-white rice-straw ash that drip organically over the ribbed exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTactile \u003ci\u003eRokuro-me\u003c\/i\u003e Ridges:\u003c\/b\u003e Deliberate horizontal throwing rings circle the bowl, offering a secure, comfortable hold and a satisfying textural experience every time you raise the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving Ceramic Patina (\u003ci\u003eHagi-no-Nanabake\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The fine crackle network (\u003ci\u003ekannyu\u003c\/i\u003e) will gently drink in green tea tannins through repeated use, deepening in color and telling the story of your tea journey over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarved Foot with Maker's Mark:\u003c\/b\u003e The sturdy, grog-textured earthenware base proudly displays an impressed circular artisan seal (\u003ci\u003etō-in\u003c\/i\u003e), verifying its authentic Japanese workshop origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisk-Friendly Contour:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a broad, rounded interior well that gives your bamboo whisk (\u003ci\u003echasen\u003c\/i\u003e) ample room to aerate ceremonial matcha into a creamy, dense jade micro-foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Hagi-yaki (Biwa-style stoneware)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/b\u003e Honey-loquat base with milky-white ash drips and fine crackle finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoot Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Exposed coarse clay with impressed potter's seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceremonial Usucha (thin tea) and Koicha (thick tea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, soak the bowl in clean lukewarm water for 10 minutes to condition the crackle glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly with warm water after each use; never use abrasive scouring pads, harsh chemical soaps, dishwashers, or microwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow to dry completely in a well-ventilated area before storing to prevent moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matcharu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692599455985,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1028\/3505\/files\/18.png?v=1788643793","url":"https:\/\/matcharu.com\/products\/y","provider":"Matcharu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}