Ippuku Chasen Matcha Whisk
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This high-quality matcha whisk, known as chasen in Japanese, is an essential tool for preparing matcha in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Featuring 70 prongs, it is ideal for both daily use and tea practice, making it suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. When paired with a matcha bowl, it offers an authentic matcha experience in the comfort of your own 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 bowl's inner surface.
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.
For best care, use this whisk with a matcha whisk holder, a traditional tool that helps maintain the shape of the bristles and ensures the whisk’s longevity.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 5.5 cm (2.1 in) x H 11 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 12.0 g (0.4 oz) |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Package Type | Plastic box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
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, Nishimoto is committed to sharing the taste and atmosphere of matcha in a way that is easy to enjoy, a sentiment reflected in every piece they create.
Crafts
Bamboo has been actively planted throughout Japan for centuries. Flexible, strong, and versatile, bamboo is an indispensable part of Japanese culture and daily life.
The plant plays a crucial role in Japanese tableware, used as the base material for chopsticks, tea ceremony tools, and lightweight, portable items like baskets and bento boxes.
Young bamboo can match the height of mature bamboo in just three months, and completes its growth in just three years, making it a permanently replenishing natural resource.
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Matchaware
Matcha, Japan’s vibrant, powdered green tea, continues to grow in popularity around the world. With this collection of authentic matchaware, you, too, can enjoy the quiet sophistication of the tea ceremony in your own home. Here you’ll find handmade matcha bowls, delicate chasen matcha whisks, ceramic whisk holders, and beautifully crafted matcha containers. Each item breathes with wabi sabi elegance, brought to life through traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Perfect for tea ceremonies and casual tea parties alike.
