Glacier Matcha Bowl
Handmade Tenmoku tea cup meets frozen artistry in the Glacier Matcha Bowl. Crafted from high-fired porcelain and coated with an iron glaze, its icy blue-and-white surface erupts in shimmering oil-spot crystals that mimic glacial ice. Designed for tea lovers who cherish beauty in motion, this bowl transforms your daily tea ritual into a moment of quiet awe. The deep, textured interior aerates matcha perfectly, while the cool glaze stays comfortable to hold. A meaningful gift for anyone who treasures slow, mindful mornings. No two bowls ever form the same crystal pattern—yours is a frozen moment that will never repeat.
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Heat Resistent
Food Safe
Dishwasher
Microwave
Direct Heat on Stove
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Glacier Matcha Bowl actually handcrafted by a potter?
Yes, this bowl is entirely handcrafted using traditional Jianzhan techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is shaped on a potter's wheel and fired in a wood or electric kiln, making every bowl unique.
What creates the icy blue and white glacial textures on the glaze?
The unique glacial effect comes from iron-rich Jianyang clay interacting with special mineral glazes during high-temperature firing. Natural oil-spot and crystal patterns emerge as the glaze cools, forming one-of-a-kind frozen-like textures that no two bowls share.
Can I use this bowl for whisking matcha or just for drinking?
This bowl is designed perfectly for whisking matcha, as its wide shape and high walls allow smooth chasen (bamboo whisk) movement. It also works beautifully for matcha lattes, tea ceremonies, and even everyday uses like soup or cereal.
Is the glaze safe for hot liquids and food contact?
Absolutely, the bowl is high-fired at over 1300 degrees Celsius, making it food-safe, lead-free, and resistant to thermal shock. You can pour boiling water or hot matcha directly into it without worry.
What is the best way to clean and maintain this Jianzhan bowl?
Hand wash with mild soap and a soft sponge, avoiding abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the glaze. To enhance its luster, you can season the bowl by letting tea residue sit overnight, then rinse and air dry completely.
How is the bowl packaged to prevent damage during shipping?
We pack each Glacier Matcha Bowl in a custom foam insert inside a double-walled box, with bubble wrap around the entire piece. Fragile stickers are applied, and we use shock-absorbing materials to ensure safe delivery.
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Over 72 Hours of Precision Handcrafting
Each piece of Tenmokus Teaware undergoes dutiful handcrafting taking more than 72 hours to finish. Craftsmanship is very important to us: it is the high quality of our craftsman work that makes each piece of Tenmoku pottery so special. Our artisan craftsman train for years to create stunning pieces that you can both use in your everyday life and display as works of art. Each Tenmokus piece is lovingly created by hand, ensuring that each piece is truly unique.
Own a Masterpiece in Teaware Industry
What makes these teaware so special is both their unique shape and their specialist glaze. Juanzhan Tenmoku tea cups are bowl shaped, but with a wide brim that allows the tea to stew and cool perfectly. They are glazed at a very high heat using a glaze with a high iron content, which creates a blackened and distinctively beautiful pattern that is unique only to Jianzhan Tenmoku pottery.
Elegent Gift Item & Gorgeous Presentation Box
Tenmokus Tea ware masterpieces are perfectly suited to be used as elegant gift items for all occasions. You can either shop one for yourself or a loved one when there’s need for a gift. These beautifully-crafted designs will serve as the ideal gift for weddings, birthday parties, Christmas get-togethers, office parties, housewarming, reunions or any family hangouts. All our tea ware comes with an elegant presentation box.
Heat Preservation & Improve the Taste
Many people say that no matter the liquor, water or coffee, will all become more mellow and delicious when they are in a Jian Zhan Tenmoku tea cup. That is because the special functional design of Jian Zhan Tenmoku for its iron content, sand content, as well as the thickness of the cup embryo and glaze. Therefore, using Jian Zhan to drink tea, it can help to preserve the heat for a long time and to improve the alkalinity in the tea liquid, so that to ensure the taste of tea, and also stimulate and enhance the aroma of the tea.
FAQs
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What is Tenmoku Teaware?
Tenmoku glazes have high iron-content, creating rich colors and shiny surfaces. When fired, the iron forms patterns like oil spots or streaks, giving each piece a unique look.
Are they food safe?
Yes, they are 100% food safe.
Do they contain lead?
As the clay comes from the ground, there is no guarantee that the wares are 100% free of lead. It's less than 0.01%. It' safe to use. The fluxing agent for the glaze is natural iron ore and wood ash, not a bit of lead was used in the process.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do ship worldwide. United States, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon.
What is your return policy?
If you are not happy with it, you can send it back within 30 days for an exchange or refund. No question asked.