Matcha Bowl - Matchawan Heiwa

Matchawan Heiwa is a traditional vessel for preparing and drinking green matcha powdered tea. Thanks to the irregular walls, it fits very well in the hand. “Heiwa” is Japanese for “calm”. However, “heiwa” does not only mean peace as we usually know it. It embodies a deeper cultural concept of balance and harmony, both in society and individually. It reflects a philosophy that influences everyday life in Japan, shaping personal relationships and social behavior. Preparing matcha in a bowl The traditional method of preparing matcha tea comes from the Japanese tea ceremony. It requires a matchawan bowl, a bamboo chasen whisk, and a bamboo chashaku spoon. Pour two bamboo teaspoons of matcha (1.5g) into the matchawan, pour in approx. 100 ml of hot water (80 °C), so that the bottom of the bowl is completely covered with water. Then stir the chasen vigorously, using M-like movements, until a thick light green foam forms on the surface. It takes less than 30 seconds. Then add more water depending on how strong you like your tea. Watch Moya Matcha founder Hitomi Saito prepare matcha tea in a traditional way – video