ORIGAMI Katakuchi Matcha Bowl "POUR"

A spouted matcha bowl for whisking usucha, kneading a latte base and pouring it directly into the drinkware

The ORIGAMI Katakuchi Matcha Bowl “POUR” is an updates of the original ORIGAMI Katakuchi Matcha Bowl. With a reworked spout and a softly rounded base, you can whisk matcha and transfer it to a cup, glass, or pitcher from the same vessel.

How the Katakuchi “POUR” Handles Whisking and Pouring

The inside of the bowl curves down into a rounded base. A chasen needs open space at the bottom to move quickly in a W or M stroke, and the curved floor lets the tines travel through the tea instead of catching where the wall meets the base.

ORIGAMI reworked the spout on this version so it pours cleanly and completely. Matcha is a suspension rather than a solution, and the fine tea particles settle quickly once you stop whisking. A spout that empties the bowl fully carries that concentrate into the drink instead of leaving it on the wall.

The same bowl handles thin and thick preparations. Whisk a traditional usucha and drink from the bowl, or use less water and knead a thicker, koicha-style paste as a latte base. From there, pour it over steamed or cold milk, or over ice and sparkling water for a matcha soda.

Glaze to the Rim

On the “POUR,” the glaze is applied all the way to the rim, giving the bowl a more handmade finish than the original Katakuchi. Because glaze moves in the kiln, color and texture vary between pieces, and small drips or shifts in tone may appear around the rim. Each bowl is one of a kind.

Product Details

Preparing Matcha in the Katakuchi

Sift the matcha into the bowl, add water at around 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F), and whisk with a chasen until the foam is fine and even. For a latte or soda, use less water to build a concentrated base, then pour it straight into the glass.

Pair the bowl with a bamboo chasen and chashaku. The ORIGAMI Matcha Whisk Stand gives the chasen a place to dry and hold its shape between sessions.

It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and it suits a home counter as well as the daily pace of a café bar.

The Bowl and Spout

•       Rounded base: Gives the chasen room to move through the tea, whether you are whisking usucha or kneading a thicker base.

•       Pour spout: Redesigned to pour cleanly and completely, so a latte or soda base moves from bowl to glass in one motion.

•       Glazed to the rim: The glaze extends fully to the rim, with natural variation in color and texture from bowl to bowl.

The Porcelain Surface

Depending on the color and production run, the porcelain surface may show fine irregularities or small pinholes. These come from how porcelain and glaze behave during firing and are part of the character of each piece.

What’s in the Box

•       Matcha Bowl: ORIGAMI Katakuchi Matcha Bowl “POUR” x 1

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