{"product_id":"blue-tide-matcha-cup-1","title":"Blue Tide Matcha Cup","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted stoneware, made in Oxfordshire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery matcha bowl in this collection is thrown, glazed and fired by hand in our Oxfordshire studio, where traditional pottery meets a considered, contemporary approach to design. We work in small batches rather than mass production, shaping each bowl on the wheel before it is trimmed, dried, bisque fired, glazed and fired again at a high stoneware temperature. The moon-bowl form is trimmed thin so it sits light in the hand, which takes a careful, practised touch on the wheel. Doing every stage in-house is how we hold that standard, rather than relying on shortcuts that speed up production but flatten the character out of the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall-batch glazing, so every piece is unique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause we make and glaze in small batches, no two bowls are ever perfectly identical. Glaze is a living material. It moves, pools and settles differently depending on how it is applied and exactly where the bowl sits in the kiln during firing. Rather than engineer those variations out, we lean into them, so each piece is unique. Small shifts in tone, texture and pattern are part of what makes handmade ceramics feel different to hold and use than anything mass-produced. When you choose a bowl from this collection, you are choosing the one version of it that exists, made by hand and never quite the same as any other.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA bowl shaped for the matcha ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA matcha bowl is shaped by its purpose. The wide, shallow form gives the whisk room to move freely, so the powder and water come together into a smooth, even cream. Everything about the form follows the ritual, from the depth that keeps the tea warm to the generous width that makes whisking feel unhurried. The bowl sits stable yet soft in the hand, neither too heavy nor too slight, and the rim is finished to feel comfortable to drink from directly. This is a bowl made to bring a little intention to the everyday, whether you prepare matcha as part of a morning routine or simply enjoy a quiet cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade for the table, built for display\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bowl lives at the threshold between use and display. In use, it steadies your movement while you whisk. At rest, it earns its place on display rather than being tucked away in a cupboard. On a tea tray or a kitchen shelf it makes a quiet, considered display, ready to be lifted down and used whenever the moment calls for it. Stoneware is prized by potters because it is fired at a high temperature until the clay body becomes dense, hard-wearing and non-porous, which gives the bowl real durability for everyday use. The high firing also fuses the glaze properly to the clay, creating a chip-resistant surface that stands up to regular handling far better than lower-fired earthenware.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical care, everyday performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandmade does not mean high-maintenance. Every bowl in this collection is dishwasher safe, microwave safe and food safe, so it can be part of your daily routine. We do recommend handwashing now and then to preserve the depth of the glaze over the years, but the stoneware is strong enough for regular whisking and daily tea. Our glazes are tested thoroughly before they go into production, so you can use the bowl with confidence rather than saving it for best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA considered gift for the tea ritual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause every bowl is made individually rather than mass-produced, giving one as a gift feels different too. It carries the mark of the person who made it, from the slight variations in the glaze to the way it sits in the hand and the small evidence of a process that cannot be rushed. Whether it is for someone who already loves the matcha ritual or someone ready to begin one, a bowl from this collection makes a genuinely thoughtful gift, or an equally good treat for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease note: as these are handmade objects, they may vary in colour, shape and size from one piece to the next. These variations are not defects. They are celebrated as part of the handmade quality of every piece. Whisk not included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brooker Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57653771764085,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/Matcha-cup-blue-tide-top.jpg?v=1793096983","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/blue-tide-matcha-cup-1","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}