Three-Piece Masterpieces

At first glance, a Gaiwan may appear to be just a simple tea cup with a lid, but on closer inspection, it reveals a seamless transition from tradition to modernity. Gaiwans represent the art of traditional tea enjoyment in today’s world – and starting this year, MAOCI offers them not only in porcelain but also in glass, adding a visual delight to the tea experience!

Using a Gaiwan may seem a bit unfamiliar at first. Start by placing the lid on the Gaiwan with your left hand. Then, place the Gaiwan, complete with lid and saucer, onto the palm of your right hand. Hold the lid with your right thumb in such a way that it’s slightly open, leaving a small gap between the lid and the Gaiwan. Through this gap, the tea can be poured out while the leaves remain behind.

Tea brewed with a Gaiwan can be steeped multiple times – even black tea, which is typically unsuited to multiple infusions using traditional brewing methods. On average, three to five infusions are possible, and with exceptionally high-quality and rare teas, even up to ten. With each infusion, the water temperature is increased and the steeping time is extended.

You can find all MAOCI Gaiwans here in our Lookbook, which also contains our entire 2024 collection. For the full catalogue including pricing information, please feel free to request a copy via email (info@maoci.de) or by phone (+49 (0) 234 - 36 93 97 70).

Influencers Turn Matcha into a "Must-Have"

Did you know? Due to a social media hype, demand for matcha in Germany surged significantly in 2024. From January to August alone, 240 tons of ground green tea were imported from Japan to Germany, according to the German Tea and Herbal Tea Association. This represents a 240% increase compared to the same period last year.

The association attributes this boom partly to the overall rise in demand for health-conscious foods. However, the influence of social media platforms has certainly been a factor as well. In fact, popular artist Shirin David mentioned Iced Matcha Latte—a blend of matcha powder, milk, and ice cubes—in the opening line of her hit song of the year, "Bauch Beine Po." The association suggests that this track may have given matcha an additional boost in popularity.

At MAOCI, you'll find the ideal matcha bowls and sets to keep up with the trend. Our current selection includes 53 beautifully designed matcha bowls, available in various curated sets. With this range, MAOCI likely offers the largest matcha collection in Germany.

Discover our complete matcha lineup in our latest catalog, which we’ll gladly send you via a direct link—simply reach out to us by email at info@maoci.de or by phone at +49 (0) 234 - 36 93 97 70. You can also browse our Lookbook online to see the full range (prices excluded).

The winter-update is here!

Right at the start of the tea season, MAOCI proudly presents you the winter-update of the 2024 catalogue! This update provides the latest overview of the MAOCI product range, including nearly 50 brand-new additions compared to the initial release earlier this summer. You certainly should not miss those!

Among the new items is the cast iron teapot Yuna, which holds 1.2 litres and comes in the colours black-gold and midnight blue-gold. Also new are our best selling mugs and matcha bowls in fresh designs. As always, the matcha bowls are available in sets that include a whisk, whisk holder, and spoon, with your choice of a wooden or photo box.

Curious? You can already take a look at our online lookbook here. It contains the entire product range, although without prices. If you’d like the full catalogue with pricing information, feel free to request it by contacting us via email (info@maoci.de) or phone (+49 (0) 234 - 36 93 97 70).

A statement of elegance and tradition

Discover the new gem of our MAOCI collection – the cast iron teapot Kitami. With its renowned design – branches on one side, grasses on the other – Kitami is not just a teapot. It is a statement of elegance and tradition.

Whether as part of a traditional tea ceremony, in a convivial gathering, or in a quiet moment alone – with a capacity of 1.2 litres, Kitami is the perfect companion. The teapot is available in four colours: blue-gold, black-red, black-silver, and black-gold.

Carefully crafted from high-quality cast iron, each teapot is a testament to individual craftsmanship and promises years of wonderful tea moments. Experience tradition, experience quality, experience MAOCI!

Ordering information can be found in the current MAOCI catalogue, which we will gladly send you upon request. Simply contact us via email (info@maoci.de) or by phone (+49 (0) 234 - 36 93 97 70). The new lookbook with all products, but without price information, can be found here.

Verified quality

All MAOCI items are carefully selected. We work exclusively with chosen suppliers whose exceptional quality we have personally verified. For quality assurance, MAOCI products made of cast iron, porcelain, and glass are additionally tested by Eurofins, Germany’s leading laboratory for microbiological food testing. We are happy to provide the relevant certificates upon request.

Always look for the MAOCI mark. You will find an M or the full MAOCI logo on almost all our items. Only where MAOCI is written can you be sure you are holding a genuine MAOCI product.

You can find more about the MAOCI brand here on our website.