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Tea at home starts with one choice: a matcha set for whisking powdered tea, or a teapot set for brewing loose leaves. WENSHUO makes both in ceramic. This guide compares our matcha sets and teapot sets by size and by what comes in the box, with a simple method for each and notes on care.
Quick guide: which set and which size
| Set | Sizes in the collection | Good for | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matcha set | Bowls of 500–800 ml | Whisking matcha for one; pouring over milk for a matcha latte | WAKI Matcha Bowl Set (575 ml) · Mizu Matcha Bowl Set (500 ml) · Originé Matcha Set (500 ml) · Tateru Matcha Set (800 ml) |
| Matcha gift set | 575 ml bowl and a 200 ml cup | A complete set to give | WAKI Matcha Bowl Gift Set |
| Small teapot set | Teapots of 150–200 ml | Tea for one or two | MistVeil Teapot Set (150 ml) · Light Brewing Tea Set (160 ml) · Maroyaka Brewing Tea Set (160 ml) · Knot Brewing Tea Set (190 ml) · Pétro Teapot Set (200 ml) |
| Larger teapot set | Teapots of 260–500 ml | Tea for three or more, or longer sessions | Japanese-style Brewing Tea Set (260 ml) · Kusa Steeping Set (325 ml) · Crème Glaze Pumpkin Tea Set (500 ml) |
| Tea cup | 35–300 ml | Small cups for tasting; a larger cup for everyday tea | Cups come with each teapot set · Stillness Tea Cup (300 ml) |
Choosing a matcha set
Each of our matcha sets comes with a bamboo whisk, a ceramic whisk holder, a 19 cm tea scoop, a tea cloth and a ceramic bowl. The WAKI, Mizu and Originé sets use a 100-prong whisk; the Tateru set uses an 80-prong whisk. The whisk holder keeps the tines in shape while the whisk dries.
- WAKI, 575 ml. A tall bowl, 11.2 cm across, with a pouring spout, so you can whisk in the bowl and pour straight into a glass of milk.
- Mizu, 500 ml. Wider and lower, 12.2 cm across and 6.8 cm tall, also with a spout. The open shape gives the whisk plenty of room.
- Originé, 500 ml. A spouted bowl 12 cm across, in four glazes: Curd, Silent Taupe, Veil Grey and Ink Black.
- Tateru, 800 ml. Our largest bowl, 11.4 cm across and 9.5 cm tall.
The WAKI Matcha Bowl Gift Set adds a 200 ml cup, an 11.5 cm plate and a 40 × 30 cm tray to the WAKI set, packed in a gift box.
Making a bowl of matcha
- Soak the tines of the whisk in warm water for a minute so they soften.
- Warm the bowl with hot water, then pour it out and dry the bowl.
- Add one or two scoops of matcha and about 70 ml of water just off the boil, around 80 °C.
- Whisk quickly from the wrist in a zigzag for 15–20 seconds, until a fine foam forms.
- Drink from the bowl, or pour it over milk and ice for a matcha latte.
Choosing a teapot set
Start with how many people you usually make tea for. A 150–200 ml pot makes two or three small cups; a 260–500 ml pot serves a table. Every one of our teapots has a built-in strainer, so loose-leaf tea can go straight into the pot.
- Side-handle pots. The Pétro Teapot Set (200 ml, with two 120 ml cups, a saucer and a 28 × 19 cm tray, in a gift box) and the MistVeil Teapot Set (150 ml, with 70 ml cups, a 200 ml pitcher and two narrow trays). The side handle lets you pour with one hand.
- Top-handle pots. The Crème Glaze Pumpkin Tea Set (500 ml, with 130 ml cups) and the Japanese-style Brewing Tea Set (260 ml, with 45 ml cups and a 240 ml pitcher).
- Small cups for tasting. The Knot Brewing Tea Set pairs a 190 ml pot with three 35 ml cups; the Maroyaka Brewing Tea Set pairs a 160 ml pot with 45 ml cups, a 240 ml pitcher and a round tray.
- Keeping tea warm. The Kusa Steeping Set has a 325 ml pot, three 60 ml cups and a ceramic warmer base that holds a tealight under the pot. The tealight is not included.
A pitcher, sometimes called a fairness cup, lets you pour all the tea out of the pot at once so it stops steeping, then share it evenly between cups.
Brewing loose-leaf tea
- Warm the pot and cups with hot water, then pour it away.
- Add the leaves: roughly 3–5 g for a 150–200 ml pot.
- Pour in hot water. Green tea usually prefers water around 70–80 °C; black and oolong teas can take water close to boiling.
- Steep for about one to three minutes, depending on the tea, then pour everything out into the cups or the pitcher.
- Most leaves can be steeped again two or three times.
For boiling water, the 1-litre Suno Kettle comes with a tea filter; see our stainless steel tableware guide for our other kettles.
Care
- Ceramic teapots, cups and matcha bowls can go in the dishwasher. Do not put them directly on a flame or hob; heat water in a kettle instead.
- The Kusa warmer base is for a tealight only.
- The bamboo whisk and the tea scoop should be rinsed by hand and left to air-dry. Stand the whisk on its holder so the tines keep their shape.
Frequently asked questions
Do the matcha sets include a whisk?
Yes. Every WENSHUO matcha set includes a bamboo whisk: 100-prong in the WAKI, Mizu and Originé sets, and 80-prong in the Tateru set.
Can I brew loose-leaf tea in the teapots?
Yes. Each of our teapots has a built-in strainer.
Can the teapots go on the stove?
No. Heat water in a kettle and pour it into the pot. The Kusa Steeping Set has a separate warmer base for a tealight to keep tea warm.
Is the tealight included with the Kusa Steeping Set?
No, the tealight is not included.
Are the ceramic pieces dishwasher safe?
Yes. Wash the bamboo whisk and scoop by hand.
Where is WENSHUO teaware designed?
Each piece is designed in Japan and developed and made in China.
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Start with these
WAKI Matcha Bowl Set
575 ml spouted bowl with bamboo whisk.
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Originé Matcha Set
500 ml. Four glazes.
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Tateru Matcha Set
800 ml. Our largest matcha bowl.
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Pétro Teapot Set
200 ml side-handle pot and two cups.
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MistVeil Teapot Set
150 ml pot, cups and pitcher.
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Kusa Steeping Set
325 ml pot with tealight warmer.
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