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Traditional Chasen

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Traditional ChasenTraditional Chasen
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Category: Matcha-Ware

Traditional bamboo matcha whisk
A handcrafted matcha whisk used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies to prepare perfectly smooth matcha
This handmade bamboo whisk, known as a ‘chasen’ (茶筅), is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies to prepare perfectly smooth matcha. Handcrafted from a single piece of winter-hardened bamboo by specialist chasen artisans in a family workshop that has been crafting these ceremonial masterpieces for generations, each traditional bamboo chasen is truly a unique work of art. It features 100 tines, each of which has been expertly cut, meticulously woven with string, and curled at the tip to allow for the tea to be efficiently whisked to create smooth-tasting matcha — a beautiful work of craftsmanship that will add elegance and sophistication to your daily #MatchaRitual.

Dimensions

Dimensions: Diameter 60mm / Height 105mm

+/-10% variations may occur due to the handmade nature of the product

Care Notes

After each use, rinse with cold water and stand, tines up, to dry in a well-ventilated area. With use, the twisted centre and outer tips of the whisk will gradually unfurl; this is a natural process traditionally known as 'blooming'.

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Thomas ★★★★★

The prongs are so evenly cut that the whisk glides through the hot water without a single stray bend. I’ve used it every morning for a week now, and the matcha comes out silky smooth with a nice foam layer every time.

Andrew G. ★★★★★

The handcrafted bamboo prongs are so finely tapered they whip up a froth in maybe twenty seconds, even with a lazy wrist. It feels delicate but sturdy in the hand, and the smooth finish makes it a pleasure to rinse and dry. My morning matcha has never come out this velvety.

Andrew ★★★★★

Whipped up my first bowl of matcha this morning and the tines flex just right, creating that lovely fine foam without any clumps. You can tell a lot of care went into carving each prong by hand.

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