Bamboo Matcha Whisk - 80 tines

Matcha whisk with standard length handle and black thread.

The tea whisk or chasen (茶筅) is an important component when making matcha. It is used to froth the matcha when the tea powder is mixed with water. The action used when whisking is a M or W pattern of very quick to-and-fro motions, without scraping the whisk against the bottom of the bowl. It is recommended to heat the whisk a little in hot water before use.

• Material: bamboo and cotton thread
• Number of tines: 80 (ideal for a daily usucha-style matcha)
• Dimensions: 12cm (H) x 5.5cm (widest diameter)
• Packaging: clear plastic

Each whisk is packaged in a plastic container. It is important to clean the whisk in warm water without soap (by using the same whisking motion) and to either store it upright, or on a traditional ceramic stand, called a kusenaoshi.

Please note: due to the current shortage of Japanese bamboo and Japan made whisks, these whisks are made in Korea and finished and checked in Nara prefecture, Japan.

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TAKADA TEA HOUSE CHANOKA was established in 1900 by Tsunekiti Takada, who at the time established his first tea garden. Masahiro Takada, the current 4th generation tea master behind the family brand, was born and grew up in Uji, the birthplace of Japanese tea and continues to expand the family business to new markets.

The Takada family have dedicated their life towards growing and marketing innovative tea products. Not only does the family respect old traditions and ways of preparing Japanese tea, but it also actively seeks to introduce new types of tea products to incorporate into modern lifestyles. Using the highest quality tea remains a cornerstone of Takada Tea House Chanoka approach, to ensure each product offers something unique.