The built-in metal strainer catches fine tea leaves, making tea preparation even easier. This teapot is particularly well-suited for fragrant Japanese teas, such as genmaicha, hojicha, or wakoucha, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the unfolding aromas of the tea.

We chose this design for the Yugen Tea collection because of its minimalist aesthetic, ease of care, and unique balance between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary design.

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The Matcha Whisk Holder is designed to hold the matcha whisk in a wide, natural position, separating the inner and outer teeth. This helps the matcha whisk to dry evenly, maintain its correct shape and prolong its life.

Ardor Ceramics is a Lithuanian ceramic born out of long-standing tea practices and ceremonial rituals. Aleksey Sidorov strives for simplicity, functionality and an aesthetic of silence in his work. The soft shapes and calm colours of the glazes are created so that the objects do not dominate, but accompany and become part of the daily rituals.

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The unglazed surface gives shiboridashi the naturalness and aesthetic serenity of the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. The dark colour of the clay brings out the shades of the tea and gives the ritual a cosy, meditative feel. The handleless design allows the teapot to be held with both hands. The shape of the lid naturally retains the leaves when pouring, one of the distinctive features of shiboridashi.

Made in Kyoto, a region famous for its deep ceramic tradition. This dark shiboridashi teapot is not only a functional tool, but also an aesthetic, masterfully crafted object. It is perfect for those who appreciate the slow process of making tea and want to experience Japanese tea culture in the most authentic way.

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The bowl’s creation preserves the subtlety and functionality of Japanese aesthetics. The soft brown color, natural surface tones, and harmonious form give it warmth and elegance. This is a bowl that will rest comfortably in your hands and allow you to enjoy the matcha ceremony as the masters themselves understand it.

Ceramicist Beatričė has been actively creating for over twenty years. In 2008, she established a ceramics studio in Misato, Japan, while also living in Lithuania, where she explored local ceramic traditions. In 2010, she was granted Art Creator status. The artisan’s works have been recognized in prestigious Japanese competitions – including wins at Toki 2014 and Tanabe 2013, a personal Kyoto Governor’s Prize (2014), and a special award at the international Mino 2014 ceramics competition.

In 2014, in the Vilnius district, in the Dūkštos area, Beatričė established the Anagama Ceramic Art Center and built a 5-meter-long high-temperature kiln, Karmazinų Anagama. In 2024, a second one, Dūkštos Anagama. Although this matchawan was not created using the anagama method, the artisan’s experience in high-temperature wood-fired ceramics shapes the distinctive character, aesthetics, and quality of her work.

This is not just a bowl, but a unique testament to mastery and tradition – created by someone deeply familiar with Japanese tea culture and the art of ceramics.

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