Utensils Term
Chawan
茶碗
The handcrafted ceramic tea bowl designed specifically for preparing and savoring matcha.
Botanical & Ceremonial Context
A Chawan features a wide, flat bottom that gives the bamboo chasen ample clearance for rapid W-motion whisking. Made from porous earthenware or stoneware, it retains thermal heat while feeling comforting and tactile in both palms.
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