Before use, soak the Chasen in warm water for a few minutes to soften the bristles and help prevent breakage. Use only with water and matcha. After use, rinse the Chasen in warm water until there is no matcha residue, and shake off excess water. Allow the Chasen to air dry completely, preferably on a Super Premium 96 P. Chiran, Kagoshima 100g €169.00 / 1kg Our recommendations
€16.90
Matcha Whisk
Chasen Shiro 120
Shirotake
SKU
0331
Faithfully preserving centuries-old techniques, this high quality Chasen matcha whisk made from white bamboo is handcrafted by artisans in Korea under the guidance of master Chasen makers in Takayama: the birthplace of the matcha whisk. The 120 delicate tines make this Chasen perfect for whipping up a bowl of light and frothy Usucha tea.
| Item | Chasen matcha whisk |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Colour | White |
| Tines | 120 |
| Dimensions | Ø5.5 x 11cm |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Packaging | Plastic box |
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Chasen 茶筌
Hand-carved from a single piece of flexible and robust bamboo, the Chasen is a whisk used to mix powdered matcha tea with hot water. There are slight variations in style and colour depending on the shape and number of tines (bristles), as well as the type of bamboo it is made from. Each school of Japanese tea has their preferred style of Chasen according to the season, style of tea ceremony performed, and type of tea bowl used – but in general, regular, thin Usucha tea is whipped and frothed using a whisk with 80 to 120 tines, while thicker Koicha is kneaded with a Chasen of 70 to 80 rougher tines to smoothly blend the larger quantity of powdered tea.
