MOYA Matcha Bamboo Whisk

Traditional bamboo whisk or “Chasen” is an indispensable tool of the Japanese matcha tea ceremony. The fine, handmade prongs are carved out in a single piece of bamboo. When using a Chasento whisk matcha it is best to keep a loose and relaxed wrist and make rapid zigzag motions in the shape of letter “W” or “M” – this helps to give matcha the ideal frothy texture. 

The traditional way to prepare matcha comes from the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It involves using a matcha bowl, a bamboo whisk- Chasenand a bamboo spoon- Chashaku. Place 2 Chashakuspoons of matcha (1,5g) in a matcha bowl and pour 100ml of hot water (80 °C). Chasen in hand, vigorously whisk your matcha from the wrist in m-shaped, not circular, motion. In about 20 seconds your bowl should be filled with a perfect jade-green foam. You can add more water now if you like your matcha to be less strong.

Detail

• Material: light bamboo seasoned wood
• Prongs: 100
• Not dishwasher safe.
• After use best to dry on dedicated Chasen holder (sold separately)
• Do not place a wet chasen in the cardboard container or any other closed container