Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae This side plate features a

This side plate features a beautiful contrast of brilliant colors on a white canvas

A fine pattern is drawn on the foot

The stainless tea strainer is attached inside of the teapot

The rich thickness of the stoneware bowl helps keep the freshly prepared matcha green tea warm

This is a cute ceramic Japanese matcha bowl chawan from the popular "Cats in Sunny Spot" series by Atelier Yu

Aochibu Soba Choko Cup DESIGN_Akae This side plate features aThis soba choko cup features the traditional aochibu pattern. The aochibu style was developed in the Taisho era (1912 1926 CE). Small dots in blue or white are applied to the colored background to create a special texture. A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size, evenly spaced, and the same color. Not only for drinking sake, but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup, soup cup, dessert cups for ice cream, yogurt, fruits,