The Matcha Starter Set from Kintsugi House is the perfect gift for new and serious matcha lovers alike. It contains:
80-tine bamboo matcha whisk (chasen)
hand-crafted bamboo matcha scoop (chashaku)
0.5 oz (15g) Ceremonial Grade Matcha (approx. 15 servings)
The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzō
Introduction to matcha and care of matcha utensils
About the Tea
Sourced from Yame, Fukuoka, this ceremonial grade matcha is made from first flush tea leaves, shaded before harvest to develop sweetness, umami, and a vibrant green color. Rich, creamy, and smooth, it carries a deep nutty aroma and a soft finish—like gently steamed milk.
To Prepare Hot
Use 1g (½ tsp) matcha with 3 oz (90ml) water at 185°F. Whisk briskly in an M or W motion until frothy.
About the Utensils
Chashaku (scoop): Hand-carved from bamboo, the chashaku is used to measure matcha. One moderate scoop is about ½ gram. Use two scoops per serving. Care: Do not wet. Wipe with a dry cloth after use.
Chasen (whisk): An 80-tine bamboo whisk crafted from a single piece of bamboo. Before First Use: Soak for 10–15 minutes in hot water. Before Each Use: Soak 1–2 minutes to soften. After Use: Rinse with clean water. Let air dry in a well-ventilated space. Do not use soap or dishwasher. To help maintain its shape, rest the chasen on a kusenaoshi (whisk stand) after drying.
About the Book
Originally written in 1906 in turn-of-the-century Boston, The Book of Tea was intended to be read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Stewart Gardner, one of the city’s most notorious socialites. In it, Okakura Kakuzō explores not only the art of tea but its profound cultural and philosophical impact. He discusses Zen and Taoism, as well as the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life, arguing that Teaism shaped Japan’s culture, art, and architecture through its emphasis on simplicity. Written with insight and wit, The Book of Tea remains a timeless meditation on the way a single, humble beverage can shape entire civilizations.
Okakura Kakuzō was a Japanese philosopher, art expert, and curator whose work helped bridge Eastern and Western perspectives. Though little known at the time, he went on to influence some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the 20th century, including Georgia O’Keeffe and Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Matcha Starter Set from Kintsugi House is the perfect gift for new and serious matcha lovers alike. It contains:
80-tine bamboo matcha whisk (chasen)
hand-crafted bamboo matcha scoop (chashaku)
0.5 oz (15g) Ceremonial Grade Matcha (approx. 15 servings)
The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzō
Introduction to matcha and care of matcha utensils
About the Tea
Sourced from Yame, Fukuoka, this ceremonial grade matcha is made from first flush tea leaves, shaded before harvest to develop sweetness, umami, and a vibrant green color. Rich, creamy, and smooth, it carries a deep nutty aroma and a soft finish—like gently steamed milk.
To Prepare Hot
Use 1g (½ tsp) matcha with 3 oz (90ml) water at 185°F. Whisk briskly in an M or W motion until frothy.
About the Utensils
Chashaku (scoop): Hand-carved from bamboo, the chashaku is used to measure matcha. One moderate scoop is about ½ gram. Use two scoops per serving. Care: Do not wet. Wipe with a dry cloth after use.
Chasen (whisk): An 80-tine bamboo whisk crafted from a single piece of bamboo. Before First Use: Soak for 10–15 minutes in hot water. Before Each Use: Soak 1–2 minutes to soften. After Use: Rinse with clean water. Let air dry in a well-ventilated space. Do not use soap or dishwasher. To help maintain its shape, rest the chasen on a kusenaoshi (whisk stand) after drying.
About the Book
Originally written in 1906 in turn-of-the-century Boston, The Book of Tea was intended to be read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Stewart Gardner, one of the city’s most notorious socialites. In it, Okakura Kakuzō explores not only the art of tea but its profound cultural and philosophical impact. He discusses Zen and Taoism, as well as the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life, arguing that Teaism shaped Japan’s culture, art, and architecture through its emphasis on simplicity. Written with insight and wit, The Book of Tea remains a timeless meditation on the way a single, humble beverage can shape entire civilizations.
Okakura Kakuzō was a Japanese philosopher, art expert, and curator whose work helped bridge Eastern and Western perspectives. Though little known at the time, he went on to influence some of the greatest artists and thinkers of the 20th century, including Georgia O’Keeffe and Frank Lloyd Wright.
