The Utensils for an Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Items used for the preparation of matcha tea and how to pronounce them

Using the correct utensils for authentic preparation of matcha tea: The preparation of matcha involves specific tools, each with its own purpose and significance. This is not a complete list, but it includes the major utensils used in the Japanese Tea ceremony:

Chawan (茶碗) Tea Bowl

Chasen (茶筅) Bamboo Whisk

Chashaku (茶杓) Bamboo Scoop

Natsume (なつめ) Thin Tea Container

Usucha (うすちゃ) Thin Tea

Usuchaki (うすちゃき) Thin Tea Vessel

Cha-Ire (茶入) Thick Tea Container

Koicha (濃茶) Thick Tea

Shifuku (仕服) A Small Decorative Bag

Chagama (茶釜) Iron Kettle on a Furo (風炉) Brazier For Summer Months

Ro (炉) Sunken Hearth For Winter Months with a Kama

Hishaku (柄杓) Bamboo Ladle

Futaoki (蓋置) Bamboo Lid/Rest For Furo

Futaoki (蓋置) Bamboo Lid/Rest For Ro

Mizusashi (水指) Fresh Water Containter

Chakin (茶巾) Linen Cloth

These utensils are functional but often considered works of art, carefully selected to complement the season and occasion.

Please refer to my video on YouTube, listing the above utensils, complete with a pronunciation guide:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSuByp8c_H