Artisan Bamboo Matcha Whisk

Artisan Bamboo Matcha Whisk

$55.00

Handmade Black Bamboo Matcha Whisk

This black bamboo matcha whisk, or kurotake chasen, was handmade by a family of highly skilled chasen craftsmen. Complete your matcha collection and enjoy the ritual of making traditional whisked matcha tea.

Each whisk is hand-crafted with approximately 70 prongs. The prongs are straight all the way to the tip, and the tips are shaved slightly thicker than the Senke-gata (the most common chasen shape with curled tips).

Before every use, it is best to soak the prongs in warm water for 5 minutes to soften the tips.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash only
Wash off matcha completely after use
Dry completely after use to prevent mold
Avoid direct sunlight and dry conditions to prevent cracking

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Step 1

Gather your ceremonial grade Matcha, a flat-bottomed bowl, a bamboo whisk, a matcha spoon or teaspoon, a small sifter, and 8oz of 175°F water.

Step 2

With the sifter set over the bowl, measure two scoops of Matcha (or one teaspoon) into the sifter.

Step 3

Sift into a fine powder to remove any clumps.

Step 4

Pour a little water into the bowl, just enough to form a smooth paste.

Step 5

Gently whisk until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the rest of the water into the bowl.

Step 7

Moving at the wrist, whisk the tea as fast as you can in “W” shaped movements, without touching the bottom of the bowl.

Step 8

Voila! Now you have a frothy bowl of delicious Matcha tea ready to be enjoyed straight out of the bowl…

… or poured into cups to share with friends!

The Art of Preparing Matcha Tea

Matcha tea, a finely ground green tea powder made famous by Japanese Zen monks, has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years. Modern-day tea drinkers love Matcha for the feeling of calm and focused alertness it provides, as well as its sweet, creamy, and umami flavor.

Traditional matcha preparation may seem elaborate, with its bamboo tools and precise water temperature. However, once you get the hang of it, whisking up a bowl of Matcha tea is a delightful and delicious ritual.

TRADITIONAL MATCHA PREPARATION Blog