Nishimoto Chasen Matcha Whisk
This excellent matcha whisk, known as chasen in Japanese, is an essential tool for whisking matcha in a Japanese tea ceremony. When paired with a matcha bowl, it allows you to enjoy an authentic matcha experience at home.
Traditionally crafted from bamboo, a chasen is meticulously designed to blend matcha powder smoothly with hot water in a matcha bowl. Bamboo offers the ideal balance of flexibility, allowing for swift whisking without damaging the inside surface of the matcha bowl.
The chasen is delicately crafted by splitting a single piece of bamboo into fine bristles, which are then artfully bound together with a thin black string to secure them in place. The tips are curled inward to safeguard their delicate ends. Every slender tip is carefully positioned, reflecting a display of exceptional craftsmanship.
Using this with a matcha whisk holder, a traditional tool for aligning the bristles of the chasen, is highly recommended to ensure its proper shape and longevity.
Nishimoto, deeply rooted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware, specializes in the manufacture and sale of lacquerware, tea ceremony utensils, and related accessories. Holding a significant market share in tea ceremony items, particularly matcha bowls, their commitment is focused on making the enjoyment of matcha's taste and ambiance easily accessible, a sentiment that is infused into each of their creations.
NOTE: After use, make sure to rinse the matcha whisk with water and allow it to dry completely. Avoid returning the whisk in the plastic case while it is still damp, as this can lead to mold growth.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1
- Dimension: D 5.5 cm (2.1 in) x H 11 cm (4.3 in)
- Material: Bamboo
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Brand: Nishimoto
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ABOUT NISHIMOTO
Nishimoto, deeply rooted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware, specializes in the manufacture and sale of lacquerware, tea ceremony utensils, and related accessories. Holding a significant market share in tea ceremony items, particularly matcha bowls, their commitment is focused on making the enjoyment of matcha's taste and ambiance easily accessible, a sentiment that is infused into each of their creations.
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Yamanaka lacquerware is produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and has a history of about 400 years.
The traditional techniques of Yamanaka lacquerware were highly evaluated and became known throughout Japan, despite a period of temporary interruption.
It is characterized by the use of wood grain patterns to express a natural texture, and is made with great attention to detail.
It was designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1975.