Emi 笑 means \"smile\" in Japanese, and accented with a sakura charm, this chasen is sure to bring a smile to your day as you recall the beauty of the sakura blossom.
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\"White\" bamboo 白竹 is henon bamboo (hachiku 淡竹) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries-old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2-3 years of growth, boiled to remove oil in the plant, dried in the cold winter air, then aged for another 2-3 years. During this process the green color of the bamboo fades into the \"white\" color of bamboo.
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NOTE: Procured via a wholesale distributor so packaged in plastic container inside a box rather than Suikaen’s usual box.
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Made in Takayama
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Japanese handmade bamboo whisk or chasen are made in Takayama, the historical home of matcha whisks with roots tracing back five centuries. About 90% of all tea whisks (chasen) in Japan are made in this area.
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Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting. The head of the studio is its 25th generation master craftsman Tanimura Yasuburo.
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Product info
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Dimensions:
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Width (handle): 1.8 cm Height: 11.5 cm *All measurements are approximate
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When you first use...
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The Chasen is glued with the paper bottom with glue made from kneaded rice. To take out the Chasen from the box, please hold the handle and peel it off slowly. Next, use a wet cloth to wipe the bottom of the handle. Before you start using, please gently soak it in hot water to prevent the prongs from snapping off.
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Due to movement during transport, it is possible that the base may become unstuck to the box.
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Care & Precautions:
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The tip of Chasen may break if it is pressed hardly against the bottom of tea bowl. Please use the Chasen gently so that it can last longer.
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Please refrain from using a dishwasher or dryer as sudden change in temperature and humidity may cause cracking.
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After use, please rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly before storing it.
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Please refrain from storing at places of high temperature, high humidity, extremely dry area and direct sunlight.Recommended humidity for storage: 45-60%\n
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The natural drying process may cause vertical cracks in the handle, however, please enjoy the change in expression and texture as part of the natural bamboo's original taste.
Emi 笑 means \"smile\" in Japanese, and accented with a sakura charm, this chasen is sure to bring a smile to your day as you recall the beauty of the sakura blossom.
\n
\"White\" bamboo 白竹 is henon bamboo (hachiku 淡竹) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries-old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2-3 years of growth, boiled to remove oil in the plant, dried in the cold winter air, then aged for another 2-3 years. During this process the green color of the bamboo fades into the \"white\" color of bamboo.
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Made in Takayama
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Japanese handmade bamboo whisk or chasen are made in Takayama, the historical home of matcha whisks with roots tracing back five centuries. About 90% of all tea whisks (chasen) in Japan are made in this area.
\n
Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting. The head of the studio is its 25th generation master craftsman Tanimura Yasuburo.
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Product info
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Dimensions:
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Width (handle): 1.8 cm Height: 11.5 cm *All measurements are approximate
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When you first use...
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The Chasen is glued with the paper box with glue made from kneaded rice. To take out the Chasen from the box, please hold the handle and peel it off slowly. Next, use a wet cloth to wipe the bottom of the handle. Before you start using, please gently soak it in hot water to prevent the prongs from snapping off.
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Due to movement during transport, it is possible that the base may become unstuck to the box.
\n
Care & Precautions:
\n
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The tip of Chasen may break if it is pressed hardly against the bottom of tea bowl. Please use the Chasen gently so that it can last longer.
\n
Please refrain from using a dishwasher or dryer as sudden change in temperature and humidity may cause cracking.
\n
After use, please rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly before storing it.
\n
Please refrain from storing at places of high temperature, high humidity, extremely dry area and direct sunlight.Recommended humidity for storage: 45-60%\n
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The natural drying process may cause vertical cracks in the handle, however, please enjoy the change in expression and texture as part of the natural bamboo's original taste.
Emi 笑 means \"smile\" in Japanese, and accented with a sakura charm, this chasen is sure to bring a smile to your day as you recall the beauty of the sakura blossom.
\n
\"White\" bamboo 白竹 is henon bamboo (hachiku 淡竹) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries-old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2-3 years of growth, boiled to remove oil in the plant, dried in the cold winter air, then aged for another 2-3 years. During this process the green color of the bamboo fades into the \"white\" color of bamboo.
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Made in Takayama
\n
Japanese handmade bamboo whisk or chasen are made in Takayama, the historical home of matcha whisks with roots tracing back five centuries. About 90% of all tea whisks (chasen) in Japan are made in this area.
\n
Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting. The head of the studio is its 25th generation master craftsman Tanimura Yasuburo.
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Product info
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Dimensions:
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Width (handle): 1.8 cm Height: 11.5 cm *All measurements are approximate
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When you first use...
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The Chasen is glued with the paper box with glue made from kneaded rice. To take out the Chasen from the box, please hold the handle and peel it off slowly. Next, use a wet cloth to wipe the bottom of the handle. Before you start using, please gently soak it in hot water to prevent the prongs from snapping off.
\n
Due to movement during transport, it is possible that the base may become unstuck to the box.
\n
Care & Precautions:
\n
\n
The tip of Chasen may break if it is pressed hardly against the bottom of tea bowl. Please use the Chasen gently so that it can last longer.
\n
Please refrain from using a dishwasher or dryer as sudden change in temperature and humidity may cause cracking.
\n
After use, please rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly before storing it.
\n
Please refrain from storing at places of high temperature, high humidity, extremely dry area and direct sunlight.Recommended humidity for storage: 45-60%\n
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The natural drying process may cause vertical cracks in the handle, however, please enjoy the change in expression and texture as part of the natural bamboo's original taste.
Curled tips indicate that the whisk is new and prevent the tips from breaking off before use. Once the curled tips are uncurled by soaking in hot water, they should look the the \"shin\" whisks.
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They are made to have approximately 100 prongs, but this is not an exact number. The higher the number, the easier it is to create foam, but the more fragile each prong becomes.
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The \"white\" bamboo 白竹 used for the whisk itself is henon bamboo (hachiku 淡竹) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries-old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2-3 years of growth, boiled to remove oil in the plant, dried in the cold winter air, then aged for another 2-3 years. During this process the green color of the bamboo fades into the \"white\" color of bamboo.
\n
Made in Takayama
\n
Japanese handmade bamboo whisk or chasen are made in Takayama, the historical home of matcha whisks with roots tracing back five centuries. About 90% of all tea whisks (chasen) in Japan are made in this area.
\n
Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting. The head of the studio is its 25th generation master craftsman Tanimura Yasuburo.
\n
Product info
\n
Dimensions:
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Width (handle): 1.8 cm Height: 11.5 cm *All measurements are approximate
\n
When you first use...
\n
The Chasen is glued with the paper box with glue made from kneaded rice. To take out the Chasen from the box, please hold the handle and peel it off slowly. Next, use a wet cloth to wipe the bottom of the handle. Before you start using, please gently soak it in hot water to prevent the prongs from snapping off.
\n
\n
Due to movement during transport, it is possible that the base may become unstuck to the box.
\n
Care & Precautions:
\n
\n
The tip of Chasen may break if it is pressed hardly against the bottom of tea bowl. Please use the Chasen gently so that it can last longer.
\n
Please refrain from using a dishwasher or dryer as sudden change in temperature and humidity may cause cracking.
\n
After use, please rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly before storing it.
\n
Please refrain from storing at places of high temperature, high humidity, extremely dry area and direct sunlight. Recommended humidity for storage: 45-60%\n
\n
The natural drying process may cause vertical cracks in the handle, however, please enjoy the change in expression and texture as part of the natural bamboo's original taste.
Curled tips indicate that the whisk is new and prevent the tips from breaking off before use. Once the curled tips are uncurled by soaking in hot water, they should look the the \"shin\" whisks.
\n
They are made to have approximately 100 prongs, but this is not an exact number. The higher the number, the easier it is to create foam, but the more fragile each prong becomes.
\n
The \"white\" bamboo 白竹 used for the whisk itself is henon bamboo (hachiku 淡竹) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries-old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2-3 years of growth, boiled to remove oil in the plant, dried in the cold winter air, then aged for another 2-3 years. During this process the green color of the bamboo fades into the \"white\" color of bamboo.
\n
Made in Takayama
\n
Japanese handmade bamboo whisk or chasen are made in Takayama, the historical home of matcha whisks with roots tracing back five centuries. About 90% of all tea whisks (chasen) in Japan are made in this area.
\n
Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting. The head of the studio is its 25th generation master craftsman Tanimura Yasuburo.
\n
Product info
\n
Dimensions:
\n
Width (handle): 1.8 cm Height: 11.5 cm *All measurements are approximate
\n
When you first use...
\n
The Chasen is glued with the paper box with glue made from kneaded rice. To take out the Chasen from the box, please hold the handle and peel it off slowly. Next, use a wet cloth to wipe the bottom of the handle. Before you start using, please gently soak it in hot water to prevent the prongs from snapping off.
\n
\n
Due to movement during transport, it is possible that the base may become unstuck to the box.
\n
Care & Precautions:
\n
\n
The tip of Chasen may break if it is pressed hardly against the bottom of tea bowl. Please use the Chasen gently so that it can last longer.
\n
Please refrain from using a dishwasher or dryer as sudden change in temperature and humidity may cause cracking.
\n
After use, please rinse it with water and dry it thoroughly before storing it.
\n
Please refrain from storing at places of high temperature, high humidity, extremely dry area and direct sunlight. Recommended humidity for storage: 45-60%\n
\n
The natural drying process may cause vertical cracks in the handle, however, please enjoy the change in expression and texture as part of the natural bamboo's original taste.
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The types and variations of tea ceremony utensils are limitless, but we hope to build a decent catalog here beginning with the basics. In addition, other utensils for enjoying tea in general are gathered here with the exception of tea pots, cups and bowls.
About Chasen - Whisks
One of the most essential tools for enjoying matcha is the chasen, a whisk made of bamboo that helps you to separate any clumps of powder. Making a thick koicha, a paste like consistency enjoyed with the highest grades of matcha, becomes easier with a chasen. The whisk allows you to create the froth of thin usucha (what is most commonly promoted as a matcha drink).
Notes: Most chasen are actually made in China now, with only a handful of craftsmen in Japan making only very high quality chasen. The higher the prong number, the easier it is to make froth but anything written "80" and higher is not actually an exact number. Use a lower numbered chasen to show off your whisking skill.
Whisk Guide
The "Number" represents the approximate but not exact number of prongs, and the more prongs, the more froth or foam it produces. However, this is not an indication of better quality as some schools of tea ceremony frown upon froth. The biggest school of tea ceremony, Urasenke, teaches that an even level of froth is desirable, and so this has become standard among non-practitioners.
Shape: The shape of this whisk is made according to Urasenke standards with the tips of the prongs curled inward.
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