Description
 
Matcha Whisk - 20 Year Old Bamboo
 
Matcha Whisk (Chasen) is a must-have matcha teaware in the tea ceremony and it is handmade using 20 year old bamboo. Peel the bamboo tube, then go through an extensive process such as cutting, thinning, polishing, crimping and shaping, etc., to complete the Matcha Whisk (Chasen) like an artwork.
 
The 20 year old wild bambaoo gives the Whisk a more robust and flexible brush which create a smoother and creamier matcha.
 
Matcha whisk is used to whip matcha powder and water into a creamy froth.
 
Suggested usage: 
 
First time usage: 
1) It is recommended to pour hot water into the matcha bowl first, and then put the Matcha Whisk (Chasen) into the warming bowl. Soak the brush head with hot water for a few minutes. 
 
2) The curled ends (the branch of the Whisk) are slightly soaked and spread out. During the process, the Matcha Whisk (Chasen)  has to be moved clockwise and counterclockwise to gently rub the center of the tea bowl back and forth. 
 
➜This allows the brand new Matcha Whisk (Chasen) to enter a better state of use, and brush out a denser and finer foam. 
 
Before each usage:
1) It is also recommended to soak the Matcha Whisk (Chasen) for 1-2 minutes. 
 
➜The moistened Matcha Whisk (Chasen) will be softer and more elastic and will not break easily when used.
 
Precautions: ：
 
X Do not remove the black wire on the Matcha Whisk (Chasen). The black wire is used to stable the branches of the Whisk. 
 
X When whisking matcha, do not forcefully press/rub the tip of the Matcha Whisk (Chasen) against the center of the tea bowl.
 
X Matcha Whisk (Chasen) cannot be exposed to the sun, let it dry naturally, cannot be soaked in water for a long period of time