Glossary

Chawan

A chawan is the tea bowl used for preparing and drinking matcha.

The bowl shape affects how comfortably you can whisk, how foam forms, and how easy it is to control splashing. For most beginners, a bowl with enough width and depth matters more than ceremonial prestige.

Related Terms

Chasen

A chasen is the bamboo whisk used to disperse matcha and build foam.

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Usucha

Usucha is thin tea, the standard whisked way most people drink matcha.

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Matcha where chawan is a notable characteristic.

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