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The World of Japanese Ceramics

These ceramic traditions were not created in isolation, but in step with Japanese tea, forming a natural harmony between vessel, method, and experience.
Chasen

A Kyoto tradition of hand-shaped ceramics, with bowls made specifically for the tea ceremony.

Hagi ware

The bowl that grows in beauty with usage over time. 

Chawan

Known for its iron-rich clay and widely regarded for producing some of Japan’s most used teapots.

About the author:

Yuki Ishii

Founder & CEO of Tealife

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Yuki is the founder of Tealife, a Singapore-based Japanese tea company. He’s passionate about Japanese tea and spends his time testing, trying, and experimenting - then sharing what he learns through content to help people discover the depth of Japanese tea beyond just matcha.