Kith for Fellow Matcha Set: Brewing and Care Guide

By Kith – Homepage | Published: 2026-10-15

Category: How-to Guides

A step-by-step guide to brewing matcha with the Kith for Fellow Matcha Set, plus the cleaning habits that keep the ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk, and tea tray in good shape.

Quick answer

Use the Kith for Fellow Matcha Set to sift about two servings of matcha, whisk with the bamboo chasen, and hand wash the whisk and tea tray. The ceramic bowl, whisk stand, spoon, and sifter are dishwasher safe, but skipping the sifter is the most common reason home matcha tastes clumpy.

What the Kith for Fellow Matcha Set includes

The set covers the full matcha routine in one box: a ceramic bowl with a spout, a lightweight bamboo whisk with an ergonomic handle, a ceramic whisk stand, a stainless steel spoon and sifter, and a ceramic tea tray with silicone feet. Fellow is known for precise coffee and tea gear, and this collaboration with Kith applies that same functional approach to matcha. The set makes approximately two servings of matcha per batch, so it suits one or two people rather than a large gathering. The whisk and tea tray need hand washing, while the ceramic bowl, whisk stand, spoon, and sifter can go in the dishwasher.

How to brew matcha without clumps

Sifting is the step most people skip, and it is the one that separates smooth matcha from a gritty cup. The stainless steel sifter breaks up compressed powder before it hits water, so the whisk can do its job. Water temperature matters too: boiling water can make matcha taste bitter and can damage the bamboo whisk over time. Aim for water that has cooled slightly after boiling. The ceramic bowl with spout is designed for pouring, but you can also drink directly from it. If you are new to matcha, start with a smaller batch using the spoon as a rough measure, then adjust to your taste. For a more thorough walkthrough of the whisking motion, see the step-by-step method below.

Cleaning and storing the set

The bamboo whisk is the most delicate piece. Rinse it under warm water and stand it on the ceramic whisk stand to dry; do not leave it soaking in the bowl or put it in the dishwasher. The tea tray should also be hand washed because of its silicone feet. The ceramic bowl, whisk stand, spoon, and sifter are dishwasher safe, but hand washing the bowl preserves the finish if you use it daily. Store the whisk on its stand rather than flat in a drawer, where the tines can bend. If you use the set often, a quick rinse right after each use prevents dried matcha from building up in the whisk tines and the bowl spout.

Step-by-step matcha brewing and care

Sift the matcha: Place the stainless steel sifter over the ceramic bowl and add about two servings of matcha. Tap the sifter gently until the powder falls through. Common mistake: skipping the sifter, which leaves clumps that the whisk cannot fully break up. Checkpoint: the powder should look like fine dust, not lumps.
Add water at the right temperature: Heat water and let it cool slightly after boiling. Pour a small amount over the sifted matcha, using the bowl's spout to control the stream. Common mistake: using fully boiling water, which can make matcha bitter and is harsh on the bamboo whisk. Checkpoint: start with less water than you think you need; you can always add more.
Whisk in a zigzag motion: Hold the bamboo whisk by its ergonomic handle and whisk briskly in a W or zigzag motion, keeping the tines near the bottom of the bowl. Common mistake: whisking in a circular motion, which does not aerate the matcha as effectively. Checkpoint: stop when a fine foam appears on the surface.
Rinse the whisk and stand it to dry: Rinse the bamboo whisk under warm water immediately after use. Place it on the ceramic whisk stand to dry. Common mistake: leaving the whisk soaking in the bowl or putting it in the dishwasher, which can crack the bamboo. Checkpoint: the whisk should dry upright on the stand, not flat on a counter.
Wash the remaining pieces: Hand wash the tea tray with mild soap and water. The ceramic bowl, whisk stand, spoon, and sifter can go in the dishwasher. Common mistake: putting the tea tray in the dishwasher, which can damage its silicone feet. Checkpoint: dry the tea tray fully before stacking it away.

Product facts

Kith for Fellow Matcha Set - White: Includes a ceramic bowl with spout, lightweight bamboo whisk with ergonomic handle, ceramic whisk stand, stainless steel spoon and sifter, and ceramic tea tray with silicone feet. You get every tool needed for the sift-and-whisk method in one set, so you do not have to buy a separate sifter or whisk stand.
Kith for Fellow Matcha Set - White: Makes approximately two servings of matcha per batch. The batch size suits one or two people; if you regularly make matcha for a larger group, you will need to whisk multiple batches.
Kith for Fellow Matcha Set - White: Dishwasher safe except whisk and tea tray; hand wash whisk and tea tray; place whisk on whisk stand to dry. Following these care instructions protects the bamboo tines and the tea tray's silicone feet, which are the parts most likely to wear out early.