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“Futa-Choko” series (design by Yuka Arii/Style Y2 Int., production by Hirota Glass Craft Ltd.) “Futa” means lid, “Choko” means small and useful cup often used for sake or soba situation. Lots of enthusiastic fans are growing their collection of Choko made from ceramic, wood and sometimes...
Urushi (Japanese Lacquer) is a kind of varnish made out of the sap extracted from the lacquer tree that has been used since ancient times in Japan. The application of urushi heightens the permanence of such materials as wood and paper as well as accentuating their beauty. It has long been used in the creation of Buddhist...
This time we’d like to introduce a few items that play a supporting role in the presentation of green tea. The first is a sandglass. According to the variety of tea leaf, the appropriate temperature of water and the length of time for brewing differ. Brewing time is especially important for green tea – in fact, a mistake...
For savoring the fresh green colour of Japanese tea, a simple, white teacup is a must. In Japan, cups without handles are the norm. The three types of cup we introduce here are high design objects that are responsive to tea leaf variety and style of service, yet offer a basic size useful for various functions. On the left...
Absolutely unique to Japan in its production of green tea – or sencha – is a process of steaming that prevents fermentation of the tea leaves. Such a process creates not merely a distinctive and beautiful olive shade of liquid and a deeply refreshing taste; it is also known for bringing benefits to the health...
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“Futa-Choko” series (design by Yuka Arii/Style Y2 Int., production by Hirota Glass Craft Ltd.) “Futa”...
Urushi (Japanese Lacquer) is a kind of varnish made out of the sap extracted from the lacquer tree that has been used since...
This time we’d like to introduce a few items that play a supporting role in the presentation of green tea. The first is...
For savoring the fresh green colour of Japanese tea, a simple, white teacup is a must. In Japan, cups without handles are...
Absolutely unique to Japan in its production of green tea – or sencha – is a process of steaming that prevents...
There can’t be many who’d associate wine and cocktail glasses with the phrase “made in Japan”. As stem glasses are...
