Where can I find a traditional Japanese tea set?

Question

One of my loved ones recently mentioned that he has always wanted a traditional Japanese tea set. He speaks the language, has traveled to Japan, and is in love with the culture. Problem is, I know nothing about this. I've tried to do some research and have been to several sites advertising the authenticity of their tea sets, but if I were to mess this up, I would take a big hit in the wallet and the gift would be a great disappointment. I want this Christmas gift to be the best ever, as he is someone that truly deserves it, so is there anyone that could steer me in the right direction?

Answer 1

There are various types of Japanese tea and tea sets and I can imagine how it is confusing. If it is possible, please ask your loved one what does exactly "traditional Japanese tea set." mean. If he's talking about tea set for "Maccha (Matcha)" or something (Maccha is "powdered tea"), you need to purchase the set contains "Maccha cup", "bamboo whisk" and "bamboo spoon". Although powdered tea is not served for daily drinking use, there is a possibility that he's taliking about Maccha because he mentioned "traditional ".



These sets are for powdered tea.

http://www.maiko.ne.jp/english/shopping/tea_ware201.htm

http://www.maiko.ne.jp/english/shopping/tea_ware202.htm



If he's talking about common "leave tea" (not powdered), these are also "traditional " tea sets.

http://asianideas.com/chbltease.html

http://asianideas.com/sqsiteaset.html



Anyway, since my English skill is poor and I can barely explain about Japanese tea, if you want further information, please check this site. I hope this website will help you.

http://www.maiko.ne.jp/english/chako.htm



Good luck!

Answer 2

Chabana (actually "tea flower") is the functional kind of flower association utilized in tea rite. Chabana has its roots in ikebana, an older kind of Japanese flower arranging, which itself has roots in Shinto and Buddhism.Chabana advanced from the "loose-sort" kind of ikebana referred to as nageire , actually "throw (it) in", which used to be utilized by early tea masters. Chabana is claimed, relying upon the supply, to were both constructed or championed through Sen no Riky?. He is claimed to have taught that chabana will have to provide the viewer the identical affect that the ones flora certainly might provide in the event that they have been developing open air, in nature.

Answer 3

did u try e-bay? amazon?