ISHII YOSHIHISA powder tea of the famed Nakazato kiln

of the famed Nakazato kiln

its name is a nod to its place of birth

has blazed a path in Sonogi's tea industry by creating the first Sonogi-grown and made matcha

As soon as you open its bag

it's available in bright green or classy black

ISHII YOSHIHISA powder tea of the famed Nakazato kilnDescription The name of this cup, 'shinogi', refers to a pattern similar to the lines called "Shinogi" found on Japanese swords. Even though it is made in clay, this cup was designed in the image of the white porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty. Handmade by potter master Ishii san at the Yoshi Hisagama kiln in Karatsu, this cup follows the 80 20 principle celebrated in Japan: any pottery is 80% the creation of the potter master, and 20% how its owner uses