traditional japanese tea bowls

Throwing Traditional Japanese Pottery On the Wheel : Establishing a Japanese Tea Bowl on the Wheel

Matcha $24.95 Green tea from Japan, Matcha is an elegant powdered tea made from the finest Japanee Gyokuro and is commonly used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Experience the Way of Tea or “Cha No Yu” as you whip up a frothy emerald green Matcha infusion. Matcha contains highly concentrated green tea antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and the unique L-theanine amino acids found almost exclusively in green tea. Thick and concentrated, this precious green tea inspires focus and calm. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

Organic Karigane $15 A green tea from Japan, Organic Karigane is a highly prized twig green tea made in a traditional Japanese Kukicha style. Our Organic Karigane green tea consists of stems and stalks that remain after making reserve Gyokuro green teas. With a fresh green aroma, the flavor is uniquely sweet and delicate. Please note in our brewing instructions that the ideal brewing temperature for this delicate green tea is 140F-160F. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

Beatles’ Blend Black Tea $12.95 A classic twist on Earl Grey black tea, Beatles Blend black tea hearkens back to the roots of the Beatles’ homeland. We start with traditional Earl Grey, and then add in a rich, malty tea from China, reminiscent of an English Breakfast tea. We balance the blend with an Indian tea that speaks to the Beatles’ avid fascination with and travels to India. Finally, we top it off with a twist of jasmine culminating in a blend destined to become a star. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

ML Kyoto Rice Green Tea Tin $12.95 ML Kyoto Rice green tea is our twist on a classic Japanese green tea blend called enmaicha. These rich, dark green Japanese loose leaf tea leaves blend with popped and toasted brown rice for a deep, brothy and nurturing infusion. 4 oz. loose tea in tin

Geekalicious Green Tea $9.95 Looking for a healthy way to keep up with the speed of your hard drive? Find your inner tea geek and enjoy our smooth and energizing Geekalicious green tea. Mighty Leaf and Chris Pirillo, an internet entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, have partnered to bring you a genmaicha-style loose tea, a blend of Japanese green tea with popped and toasted rice. This unique combination of green tea leaves and rice produces a sweet, nutty and refreshing infusion. Well known for launching lockergnome.com , a content publishing network and Gnomedex , one of the most popular technology conferences, Chris is also active in a wide variety of activities on the blogosphere, including publishing a personal blog, lifecasting, producing You Tube videos on technology and more, authoring technology books and producing video content on technology for http://www.cnn.com/ . You can learn more about Chris at http://chris.pirillo.com/ or on http://twitter.com/chrispirillo . Loose tea in 4 oz. tin

Bodum Ceylon Iced Tea Pitcher $18.95 The Bodum Iced Tea Pitcher makes brewing fresh iced tea natural and easy. Use select Mighty Leaf iced teas and Bodums Iced Tea Pitcher to brew and serve mouth watering iced tea. With classic design the pitcher suits both traditional and modern design tastes. The pitcher fits in most refrigerator doors, is all plastic and dishwasher safe. 50 ounce capacity. Removable infuser holds tea pouches or loose tea.

ML Haute Tea Gift Box $31.95 Our ML Haute Tea Gift Box is our take on the traditional tea chest. Indulge in the decadence of artisan-crafted whole leaf tea packaged in a silken tea pouch, our gourmet teabag. Nestled inside, enjoy English Breakfast Organic, Leaves of Provence, Green Tea Passion, White Lotus, Chamomile Citron, and African Amber Organic. 30 silken tea pouches in gift box See a holiday video product review as featured on Fine Living Television.

ML Spa Tea Gift Box $31.95 An invitation to relaxation, the ML Spa Tea Gift Box is our take on the traditional tea chest. Indulge in the decadence of artisan-crafted whole leaf tea packaged in a silken tea pouch, our gourmet teabag. Nestled inside are 30 biodegradable tea pouches in the following blends: African Amber Organic, Ginger Twist, Verbena Mint Organic, Jade Organic, White Lotus and Jasmine Mist Organic.

ML Mayan Chocolate Truffle Herbal Tea Tin $12.95 Discover our ML Mayan Chocolate Truffle herbal tea in a tin, where chocolate chips mingle with chunks of chili and red pepper, and bits of apple and strawberry in this timulating herbal infusion with a sweet finish. This caffeine free herbal tea is a good alternative to traditional chai tea.

Organic Hojicha 3 oz. bag $8.95 Roasted green tea from Japan, Hojicha green tea is made of Japanese bancha tea, a mixture of pan-fired and slow roasted green tea leaves that yield a rich, nutty brew. Escape and find your retreat overlooking a glistening Lake Motosuko in the Japanese Alps with this green tea. Within the green tea category, Hojicha contains lower levels of caffeine. Loose tea in 3 oz. bag

Organic Hojicha 3 Pack Saver (3-15 pouch boxes) $23 Organic Hojicha green tea is made of organic Japanese bancha tea, a mixture of pan-fired and slow roasted loose leaf green tea leaves that yield a rich, nutty brew. Escape and find your retreat overlooking a glistening Lake Motosuko in the Japanese Alps with this organic green tea. Within the japanese green tea category, Organic Hojicha contains lower levels of caffeine. Savor the toasty notes in this hearty cup as infused by our silken tea pouch, our take on the gourmet tea bag. Pack of 3 (15 Count Tea Pouch Boxes)

Mayan Chocolate Truffle 4 oz. bag $8.95 Discover our Mayan Chocolate Truffle herbal tea, where chocolate chips mingle with chunks of chili and red pepper, and bits of apple and strawberry in this stimulating herbal infusion with a sweet finish. This caffeine free herbal tea is a good alternative to traditional chai tea. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

Kyoto Rice $10.95 A green tea blend from Japan, Kyoto Rice, Mighty Leaf’s take on the classic Japanese Genmaicha consists of green tea leaves blended with popped and roasted rice. The size and color of the rich dark green leaves and balanced proportion of rice comprise the finest Genmaicha green tea available in the U.S. Savor a deep, brothy and nurturing infusion. Loose tea in 4 oz. bag

Matcha Clay Masque $19.95 Matcha, a Japanese green tea laden with antioxidants, is combined with french clay, producing a masque that is both nutrient-rich & cleansing. 4 oz loose matcha clay in bag

Gold Bud Beencha Pu-erh, 1999 $44 Gold Bud Beencha pu-erh tea consists of young Chinese black tea leaves picked in early spring and exhibits a delicate, softer flavor than other traditional Pu-erh teas. Compressed into a tea cake or Beencha, the tender leaves generate a well balanced and hearty cup. Good for multiple infusions. 4 oz. tea cake

Gyokuro $35 Green tea from Japan, Gyokuro, also known as “precious jade dew” because of its unique blue-green color and naturally sweet taste, is the highest quality Japanese green tea. Made only with the earliest buds of the first spring flush season, Gyokuro usually grows in the shade for around 20 days before hand-harvested. Due to reduced sunlight, less photosynthesis occurs resulting in increased amounts of amino acids. chlorophyll, and caffeine. This impacts Gyokuro’s color, taste and aroma producing a sweet, delicate tea with a soft, mellow body. Please note that the ideal brewing temperature for this delicate green teas is 140F-160F. Loose tea in 3 oz. bag

Calypso Mango 10ct. Refill Pack $12.95 Calypso Mango Iced Tea boasts a tart balance of sweet mango fruit and traditional black tea in this tropical iced pleaser. Quench your thirst with this delicious iced tea that bursts with pure fruit goodness. Our silver tin is a great way to display and store your Calypso Mango Iced Tea. Reuse your tin by stocking up with our 10 count bag refills. Our silver tin and refill each contain 10 pre-portioned 1-ounce filter bags. Easy and fast to make, each 1-ounce filter bag brews 1 gallon of iced tea.

MLT Organic Sencha- 4oz. bag $11.95 Organic Sencha is a classic Japanese green tea drank and enjoyed daily. Deep-green, natural leaves produce Organic Sencha’s delicate aroma and its smooth, sweet tasting vegetal flavor. The beautiful, unrolled green leaf resembles pine needles and is good for multiple infusions.

triniTEA Electric Tea Maker $99 “Looking to simplify preparation of loose tea? Our electric tea maker is the answer. Say goodbye to kettles, teapots and over-steeped cups. This wondrous appliance does it all – heats water, steeps leaves, and keeps tea warm so you may enjoy it all day long. Variable timer and temperature control lets you adjust the strength of an infusion, ensuring a perfect cup of tea each time. Works well with all tea varieties. Made in China. 32 oz (1L).”

Gourmet Tea Set $19 “If you are curious about gourmet teas, this offer is hard to resist. Our easy-to-use teapot and four tea samples are yours for only $19. Want to see what makes our teapot unique? Click the “”see it work”" button for a brief demonstration. Still not convinced? Then click on “”reviews”" to see what our customers have to say. Discover for yourself the startling difference between our gourmet products and the tea sold in your supermarket. If you don’t agree ours is superior, we’ll gladly refund your purchase.”

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