Cups, Bowls & Chawan

To mark our 20th anniversary, we present to you an exclusive series of elegant cups handcrafted by Carmen Abdallah. It is truly an honor to offer you special edition designs by a ceramist with whom we've been collaborating since the inception of Cha Noir. We asked Carmen to number each of her small creations. Hence, like pieces of art, each handcrafted cup has a number from 1to 50.

The artist developed a new glaze specifically for this series of 50 exclusive cups. She used among other things, ash from the woods of the Laurentides (the region where she has been working for years) and feldspath. When fired at a high temperature, the glaze vitrifies to create unique hues and textures on the surface. She worked with a light clay from Ontario which was fired in an electric kiln, a judicious choice that allowed her to present pieces featuring shades of orange, ochre, and blue, on a pale background, for a result that stands apart from the rest of her work.

It's worth noting that Carmen Abdallah lost her studio in a fire in March 2023. This was a challenging period for her. She lost her equipment, pieces, clay, kilns, and all the fruits of her labor from recent years. Her studio has been temporarily relocated, and she now produces only limited special editions in small quantities.

Please note that ceramists' pieces are unique since they are handcrafted. It's precisely this uniqueness that we seek when buying from a ceramist. Every piece is different. The shades, shapes, dimensions and textures may vary slightly from one piece to another, even if they were created as part of a series. The photo and cup dimensions provided are indicative. Due to screen differences, colors, shades, and saturation might vary slightly.

SHIPPING

Cups are on pre-sale, available while supplies last. They will be carefully packed and shipped starting October 17, 2023. Once shipped, allow a delivery time of 2 to several days depending on the destination. Exceptionally, a shipping fee of $9 (+ taxes), which covers a portion of the shipping costs, will be automatically added to any order containing this exclusive product even if the order totals $65 or more. You can choose in-store pickup; in this case you can collect your package in-store, and these fees will not be charged.

Reed our article about this ceramist

The Tea cups in this collection are hand-sculpted and then baked in the electric oven for the first time. Then, on each one of them, a unique drawing is engraved by Marie with the help of a small sculpting tool. After this, the glaze is applied, and the cup is finally baked a second and last time.
The intensity of the work required for such an achievement is especially felt once a completed piece is held in hand sporting a warm blend of chai or an infusion of a high-altitude oolong. The cup's walls are thin, the glaze is of quality, and the clarity of the piece's hue enables the complete enjoyment of the tea's colorful infusion.
Each piece, shaped by hand, is unique and original.
The patterns may vary slightly from the photos.
Price is for a cup.

Read our article about Marie Serreau's ceramist.

In Cha Noir's tearoom, we use these pretty cups for chaï because they remind us of the shape of the traditional earthen cups used in India for the service of Tchaï. Economical, practical and versatile, we don't even hesitate to put them in the dishwasher!

Price for one (1) cup

In the Cha Noir tearoom, we use these pretty cups for chaï because they remind us of the shape of the traditional earthen cups used in India for the service of Tchaï. Economical, practical and versatile, we don't even hesitate to put them in the dishwasher!

Price for one (1) cup

Dimensions : Diametrer : 6,5 cm Height: 8,5 cm
Color: Yellow and blue
Due to screens, colors, hues and saturation may vary slightly.

Carmen Abdallah has been perfecting her art in her studio, Céramique Zalata, based in Val-David. While mastering the art of pottery, Carmen’s primary goal is to produce functional pieces. Her ceramics are non-toxic and dishwasher proof, therefore perfect for daily life use. She was awarded prizes from the 1001 pots event multiple times.

Each chawan, hand shaped, is unique and original.

Read our article about Carmen Abdallah's ceramist

Carmen Abdallah has been perfecting her art in her studio, Céramique Zalata, based in Val-David. While mastering the art of pottery, Carmen’s primary goal is to produce functional pieces. Her ceramics are non-toxic and dishwasher proof, therefore perfect for daily life use. She was awarded prizes from the 1001 pots event multiple times.

Each chawan, hand shaped, is unique and original.

Read our article about Carmen Abdallah's ceramist

Carmen Abdallah has been perfecting her art in her studio, Céramique Zalata, based in Val-David. While mastering the art of pottery, Carmen’s primary goal is to produce functional pieces. Her ceramics are non-toxic and dishwasher proof, therefore perfect for daily life use. She was awarded prizes from the 1001 pots event multiple times.

Each chawan, hand shaped, is unique and original.

Read our article about Carmen Abdallah's ceramist

This chawan made by internationally acclaimed ceramist Kent Benson was fired in a wood kiln in Stanstead over 30 years ago. The artist worked for about thirty years, between the 60s to the 90s. Since he no longer produces today, this bowl is extremely rare. It is a privilege to be able to offer it here.

Each chawan, hand shaped, is unique and original.

See Kent Benson's Teapot

This beautiful chawan (bowl) made by internationally acclaimed ceramist Kent Benson was fired in a wood kiln in Stanstead over 30 years ago. It's a real piece of art! The artist worked for about thirty years, between the 60s to the 90s. Since he no longer produces today, this bowl is extremely rare. It is a privilege to be able to offer it here.

Each chawan, hand shaped, is unique and original.

See Kent Benson's Teapot

Charming reusable eco-friendly bamboo fiber cups. We like this material because it produces a light, resistant, and durable cup. Includes a reusable soft silicone cover and sleeve. Convenient for carrying your favorite to-go drink!
Two patterns to choose from:
- Black cats on a pastel pink background
- Fir trees on a cream background

Practical insulated travel tea mug that fits nicely in a backpack. Made with a double wall of stainless steel and a completely airtight lid, this insulated mug will keep infusions hot (or cold) for several hours. Integrated tea filter. You can choose to infuse the tea leaves directly in the cup, or pour a ready-made infusion into it to filter out unwanted leaves. This mug is our team's favorite!
Available in three colors:
- Turquoise and light grey
- Copper and brown
- Dark red and burgundy

If you are new to Matcha, you might wonder what type of tea ware you need to prepare Matcha. To enjoy Matcha with full flavor, you need the proper tea ware made specifically for traditional Matcha preparation. This Starter Set is the minimum set including only the essential tea ware you need to make a perfect bowl of Matcha. This set is not only reasonably priced, but also comprised of high quality and valuable standard essential tea ware, fine enough for tea connoisseurs.
This Starter Set includes a Matcha Bowl (Chawan), Bamboo Whisk (Chasen), Matcha Spoon (Chashaku) and 40 g of our Matcha Izu. Made of borosilicate glass, the double wall matcha bowl is ideal for your matcha blending needs.