Rubrika: Tea glossary

Usucha (usucha) is the name of one of the types of matcha tea. It refers to the so-called thin (weak) way of preparing tea served in a tea ceremony.

The term nacume or natsume refers to a powder tea (typically Japanese matcha) container used in the preparation of usucha. A powder tea jar used in the preparat...

Hishaku, or hishaku, is a traditional Japanese ladle used in the Matcha tea ceremony. It is made of bamboo and can be recognised by its characteristic long hand...

Tea is one of the most popular beverages and is drunk all over the world, although today many products that have nothing to do with the tea plant also appear un...

A tea roaster may be a misnomer – it’s more of a hot-air small oven for finishing tea.

This modern type of teapot makes it easier to prepare loose tea and can bring this great drink to more people.

A chasen is a special bamboo tool that can be considered a tea whisk.

Kyusu (急須) is a specific Japanese ceramic teapot, which is characterized by a side grip – the teapot is not held in the hand, but only by its side handle.

Chashaku is a traditional tool for preparing matcha tea – it is a bamboo „scoop“. It is used to scoop water, which is then used to make the ho...

Traditional round ceramic bowl, which is used for the most traditional preparation of powdered Japanese Matcha tea.