Japanese Chasen - 翠華園 Suikaen - Bubbling Long-handled Shiratake White Bamboo Matcha Whisk

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This long-handled shiratake white bamboo chasen (matcha whisk) is a unique design from Suikaen. Featuring the same number and shape of tines as a standard kazuho, this whisk (called a "Bubble point chasen" - 泡点つ茶筌) has a longer handle, aiding in the quick formation of foam. Its tines are tied with an elegant combination of blue and white thread.

Suikaen is headed by Yasaburo Tanimura (谷村弥三郎), a 25th generation chasen maker who has carried on his family's 500 year old tradition and is one of the only 18 remaining chasen masters. These whisks are made from locally grown bamboo in the small village of Takayama (高山) in northwest Nara prefecture, famed as the only chasen making village in Japan.

Unlike mass-produced matcha whisks, these chasen are entirely handmade, without the use of machines or chemicals to expedited the bamboo growing, drying, or shaping processes, requiring immense time and skill to craft. As such, Takayama chasen have finer, more flexible tines and a greater attention to detail, which not only makes them more beautiful, but also easier and more enjoyable to use and more durable in the long run.


After use, be sure to clean your chasen by whisking it in a bowl of water or running it under the tap, using your fingers or a cloth to remove any matcha that has stuck to the tines. Avoid soaps as these can damage the porous bamboo. Stand the whisk up and let it air dry thoroughly. This will ensure that the tines keep their shape longer and prevents mold growth. To further reshape the tines, you can use a kusenaoshi, or matcha whisk shaper.

Due to the organic nature of bamboo and handmade teaware, there may be slight variations in size, capacity, and appearance.
Dimensions:

1.5cm (0.6in) - width at handle
13cm (5.1in) - height

Condition: Brand new

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