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While tea in other parts of the world just means taking a break and having a snack with your loved ones, tea in Japan is treated as a ceremony. Owning a Japanese tea set is an indication of high status. Tea in Japan is never boring; in fact, the variety of colors, sizes, and styles found in the tea bowls give the drinking a different experience every time.

The Japanese tea bowl is called chawan. It is used not only for drinking tea, but for preparing it as well. The variety of shapes suit the serving requirement and serving temperature of a tea variety to bring out the best flavor and aroma. The Japanese specialty, matcha, is best served in bell-shaped bowls like the one above.

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