Elegant design that will become a statement piece for your countertop tea station! The black color sold out quickly so I ordered the white, and it is lovely. The packaging was as thoughtfully designed as the tea set.The frosted bowl and stainless steel scoop are perfect for a modern sleek look. I have a matcha bowl and whisk from Japan, but it is nice to have a base that brings everything together in one place. The rubber grippers on the bottom of the base keep it from sliding around on counter and each item fits perfectly in its indentation for security. The whisk is large and good quality, and I don't mind the shorter handle on the scoop. The pour spout on the bowl makes transferring the tea to my handmade drinking bowl a breeze. However, as others have noted, the functionality of the sifter falls short. While the traditional 'wave' design is calming and the thickness of the stainless steel is exceptional, matcha powder tends to block the sifter even when using the recommended gliding rather than pressing motion. This is the only reason for one less star.
I loveee my matcha set it is sooo cute I can leave it out in my countertop and very easy to use. I can keep all my matcha tools in one place. If you love matcha you have to have one.