Qing Hua Bowl, Twelve
Qing Hua Bowl, Twelve
Wood-fired stoneware, cobalt and shino・320ml
Each Song Jin tea bowl is meticulously hand-crafted by the artist from stoneware, cobalt, shino and wood-fire to create a form that is dramatically modern.
The principle underlying Song Jin's tea bowls is the notion that a perfectly round circle does not necessarily make a perfect circle. "A perfect circle takes many forms."
Each bowl is first hand-thrown, then shaped by hand. Once air dried, the piece is painted with layers of cobalt and shino - with each preceding layer allowed to air dried before more layers are applied. The end result is then fired in a wood kiln for 7 days. Two months later, the piece is re-fired for another 7 days.
This long firing produces a jade like exterior, with both depth and sheen. No two bowls are the same.
About Tea Bowls
In Japan, tea bowls are traditionally used to drink whisked powdered tea (matcha). In Taiwan, they are often used to drink loose leaf tea. We've adopted this latter approach. It's quite simple - and works wonders on most of our teas.
Simply warm a tea bowl, add tea leaves, and add water. We suggest using 1 to 2 grams less tea than our normal recommended dosage, and filling the bowl 2/3 of the way to the top. Adding a slow steady stream of the water over the leaves also help the leaves settle to the bottom. Steep until leaves have just opened. Sip, and add more water if necessary.
Drinking tea from a bowl is both casual, and elegant. It's also a very personal and comforting experience.
Approximate dimensions: 72mm tall, 120mm diameter
Packaging Guide
Our teas come in your choice of resealable pouches or gift canisters—both are fully recyclable! Depending on the size of the tea leaves, our canisters can accommodate anywhere from 30g – 240g of loose tea. Plus, they make great gifts. |
Size chart
Size guide
More familiar with our old quantities? Here’s the conversion:
Metric quantities | Ounce equivalent | Servings |
30 grams (new size!) | 1.05 oz. | 5-8 |
60 grams | 2.10 oz. | 10-15 |
120 grams | 4.20 oz. | 20-30 |
240 grams | 8.46 oz. | 40-60 |