Hisei Matcha Bowl

No, and here’s why.
Matcha bowls like this one are handcrafted from natural wood and finished with a food-safe coating to preserve its soft grain. High heat, steam, and harsh detergents can damage this surface over time.
To care for it properly, we recommend gently hand-washing with mild soap and a soft cloth.
Treat it as you would any refined piece of Japanese tableware, with intention and care.

Yes, completely.
Each matcha bowl is hand-finished with a food-safe coating that protects the surface while allowing the wood’s natural beauty to remain visible.
Though made with artistry, it’s designed for practical, everyday use, just like any trusted piece of Japanese tableware. Thoughtful to look at, safe to enjoy.

The Hisei matcha bowl is made for more than tea.
Its depth and gentle shape make it ideal for small servings like fruit, rice, ice cream, or delicate side dishes.
Whether part of a tea ritual or a quiet meal, it brings softness and presence to whatever you choose to serve. A refined piece of Japanese tableware, ready for the everyday.

Yes, gently and beautifully.
With regular use, this matcha chawan may deepen in tone and develop a softer surface.
This quiet transformation reflects the way you live with it, creating subtle traces of time and memory.
In Japanese aesthetics, such change is not a flaw, but a quiet kind of beauty, one that grows more personal with every use.

Each piece is handcrafted in small batches from fine grained wood, chosen for its softness, clarity, and warmth. It reflects the quiet precision of Japanese woodworking art, where nothing is rushed and every curve is shaped with care.
Named 檜静 (Hisei, “Hinoki Stillness”), after the Japanese wood of Hinoki from which it is shaped, this bowl carries more than form. It holds presence, balance, and a deep respect for nature and time.
It holds presence, balance, and a deep respect for nature and time.

Yes, and that’s exactly the idea.
Although this handmade matcha bowl is shaped with the care of an artisanal object, its form was thoughtfully designed for everyday use.
Whether you're whisking tea, enjoying a small dish, or simply creating a moment of pause, it welcomes quiet repetition.
It pairs beautifully with your matcha tea set, or stands alone among your favorite ceramic or wood bowls, adding warmth and presence to even the simplest rituals.
Refined, food-safe, and made to last, it’s meant to be lived with.

Yes, the Hisei is more than a Japanese matcha bowl, it's a piece of functional wooden art.
While crafted for tea, its calm lines and soft finish make it ideal for ice cream, fruit, or side dishes. On a Western-style table, it pairs effortlessly with ceramics, glass, or linen, offering a subtle contrast that brings warmth and intention to any setting.
Thoughtful in design, timeless in feel.

Without a doubt.

Handcrafted, personal, and timeless, this bowl makes a deeply meaningful gift, especially when given as a pair.
Its natural grain and quiet design speak to care and intention, making it a beautiful choice for birthdays, housewarmings, or as part of your curated wood anniversary gifts.
Unlike mass-produced items, it belongs to the realm of truly homemade wooden gifts, the kind that carries presence and lingers in memory.
Whether part of a tea ritual or displayed with love, it’s a way to give not just an object, but a feeling.

Wood offers something ceramic can’t: warmth, softness, and a living texture that evolves with time.
A matcha bowl like Hisei, made from hinoki (Japanese cypress wood) doesn’t just sit on the table, it holds heat gently, insulates naturally, and never feels cold to the touch. On the other hand, even when filled with hot tea, it stays comfortable in your hands.

Over time, the surface may deepen in tone and take on a soft patina, becoming more personal with every use. It’s not just about aesthetics, it’s about choosing a material that lives with you, changing, warming, and quietly telling a story of use.