🍵 Matcha Mornings, Slower Days
Hey friends🌞
Can we talk about mornings for a second?
Not the chaotic, coffee-chugging, scroll-through-emails kind.
I mean the slow ones — when the world feels quiet, and you actually get to sit with your thoughts (and your tea).
That’s what matcha is for.
🌿 Why We Love Matcha (Beyond the Taste)
Sure, it’s creamy. Earthy. Kinda grassy in a good way.
But matcha is more than just flavor.
It’s a whole mood. A ritual.
It asks you to slow down — not just for the drink, but for yourself.
Scoop. Pour. Whisk. Breathe.
It’s meditative, really. And when you drink it from a bowl you love, it somehow tastes better. Calmer.
🍵 How to Use Your Chasen (Matcha Whisk) for the First Time
-A brand-new chasen can feel a bit stiff and fragile. Before using it, let it sit in a bowl of warm water for 1–2 minutes. This softens the bamboo bristles so they won’t snap and makes whisking smoother.
-Prepare your matcha powder Sift about one small scoop of matcha into your bowl. Sifting helps prevent clumps and gives you a smoother tea.
-Add hot water (but not boiling!) Pour in around 30–50 ml of hot water, ideally about 70–80°C (160–175°F). If the water’s too hot, the matcha can taste bitter.
-Whisk in a “W” motion Hold the chasen lightly and whisk quickly in a back-and-forth “W” or “M” motion, not in circles. Keep going until a nice layer of fine, creamy foam appears on top. That’s when you know it’s ready!
-Clean and store properly Rinse the chasen under clean water (no soap), then let it air dry. If you have a whisk holder (“chasen stand”), place it on that to help keep its shape.
🧘♀️ A Quiet Moment, Just for You
We make handmade matcha bowls not just because they look pretty (though… they do).
We make them because we believe in the power of everyday rituals.
Your mornings don’t have to be perfect.
They just need one soft, steady thing that reminds you to check in with yourself.
A warm bowl between your hands.
A swirl of green.
A moment.
That’s enough.
🎥 The Beauty of Handmade: The Birth of a Matcha Bowl
🍃 Let Your Ritual Be Yours
Maybe you drink matcha every day.
Maybe you’re just getting curious.
There’s no wrong way to start — only your way.
Choose a bowl that feels like you.
One with a little wobble. A little story in the glaze. Something you reach for with both hands.
Because matcha isn’t just about caffeine.
It’s about care.
With love,
— from Utopia Life Studio