Product Description

Experience the serene beauty of Japan with the Manyosoka Sakura Matcha Tea Set. This remarkable collection invites you to indulge in the delicate art of tea preparation while celebrating Japan's enchanting seasons. The watercolor-style design showcases cherry blossoms in vibrant gold hues against a soft porcelain backdrop, evoking a sense of tranquility. With each sip of your matcha, the smooth rim and balanced weight of the bowl create a comforting ritual reminiscent of a peaceful spring breeze.

Craftsmanship and Materials

Handmade in Mino, Japan, this tea set is crafted from durable Mino ware pottery, recognized for its strength and refined beauty. The bowl, measuring 3.7 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches in height (φ9.3 x H6.5 cm), provides an optimal surface for whisking matcha, resulting in a perfectly frothy blend. The accompanying small chasen (whisk) measures 1.8 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches in height (φ4.5 x 8.5 cm), ensuring precise preparation. Each piece reflects meticulous craftsmanship, enhancing your tea rituals.

Enhance Your Daily Life

This artisan-made tea set adds elegance to your home decor and transforms your tea-drinking experience into a mindful ritual. The design encourages you to slow down and appreciate each moment, making it an excellent choice for personal use or as a thoughtful gift. The set arrives in a charming vanity box, catering to tea enthusiasts and fans of Japanese artistry alike.

Product Information
  • Dimensions:
    - Bowl: 3.7 in (φ9.3 cm) x 2.6 in (H6.5 cm)
    - Chasen (small): 1.8 in (φ4.5 cm) x 3.3 in (H8.5 cm)
    - Box: 7.1 in (18 cm) x 4.7 in (12 cm) x 2.8 in (7 cm)
  • Material: Ceramic, bamboo
  • Craft: Mino Ware
  • Packaging: Gift box
  • Made in Japan. Whisk Made in China
Care instructions
  • Gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth after each use.
  • Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbing pads to preserve the delicate ceramic finish.
  • Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave; hand-wash only.
  • Store in a dry place, ideally within the provided vanity box, to protect from dust and damage.
Artisan & Craft
Artisan & Craft

The bowl in this set is made in Japan using Mino ware, one of the country’s most well-known ceramic traditions. Produced in Gifu Prefecture for more than 1,300 years, Mino pottery is closely connected to Japanese tea culture and valued for its durability, refined glazes, and handcrafted character.

The design features a sakura (cherry blossom) motif, a symbol widely associated with Japanese culture and the changing seasons. The delicate floral decoration adds a traditional touch while preserving the balanced form expected of a classic chawan, the bowl used to prepare and drink matcha.

Each bowl is shaped, glazed, and decorated individually, so subtle variations in color, brushwork, and texture naturally occur. These small differences are part of the character of handmade Japanese ceramics and reflect the craftsmanship behind every piece.

Note

Introducing the Manyosoka Sakura Matcha Tea Set, a beautifully artisan-made collection that celebrates the art of traditional tea preparation. Each piece in this exquisite set is handcrafted, which means that subtle differences and imperfections may occur. Rather than detracting from its beauty, these unique characteristics enhance the set's charm and authenticity, ensuring that your experience is truly one-of-a-kind. Embrace the individuality of your Manyosoka Sakura Matcha Tea Set as a testament to the skilled craftsmanship behind it, making each sip a delightful journey into the heart of tradition.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

Discover Mino

Learn more about Mino ware

What is Mino ware?

Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic tradition associated with the Mino region of present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative approaches developed across the region over more than 1,300 years.

Why is Mino ware so diverse?

Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region rather than around one narrowly defined style. Generations of potters experimented with different clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive glazes and practical everyday tableware can all belong to the same ceramic family.

What are Shino and Oribe?

Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often understated decoration, while Oribe is known for expressive forms and distinctive green, black and painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro, they are closely associated with the celebrated Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.

Where is Mino ware made?

Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami. The region remains one of Japan's most important centres of ceramic and tableware production today.