Faithfully preserving centuries-old techniques, this high quality bamboo whisk is handcrafted by artisans in Korea under the guidance of master Chasen makers in Takayama, Japan: the birthplace of the matcha whisk.
Matcha Whisk
Chasen Shiro
Shirotake
SKU
0335
Traditional 80 prong Chasen matcha whisk handcrafted from high quality white bamboo. Suitable for frequent use, whether for whipping up thin and frothy Usucha, or kneading thick Koicha tea.
| Item | Chasen matcha whisk |
|---|---|
| Material | Bamboo |
| Colour | White |
| Prongs | 80 (approx.) |
| 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.
