{"product_id":"handmade-matcha-whisk-80-bristles","title":"KUBO SABUN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis delicate handmade matcha whisk (\u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e) in natural white bamboo has 80 bristles and is decorated with a black thread woven by hand. Perfect for whisking your daily bowl of thin matcha (\u003cem\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e) to make an evenly mixed matcha with a frothy foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMade in Takayama (Nara prefecture) by Kubo Masaki, the 24th generation of a chasen-making family, and recognized as National Living Treasure for his skills. After cutting, the bamboo has been left to dry for a long period to prevent it from molding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% handmade bamboo whisk from Takayama (Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal for making thin matcha, usucha (薄茶)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Type\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNatural white bamboo grown in Japan, 80 bristles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 12 cm, diameter: 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandmade whisks are more fragile than those made in a factory because the bristles are much thinner. To avoid bending the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebristles and breaking the chasen, don't press the tip of the chasen against the bottom of the bowl. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M_Jr9LEP-eo?si=AWbpC365fF_6cYIF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn all you need to know about how to use a handmade chasen to prepare matcha with our tea instructor, Yuka san!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using a chasen for the first time, let it set in hot water for 10 minutes in your matcha bowl, head down. Only dip \u003cstrong\u003ehalf\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cem\u003ehosaki\u003c\/em\u003e, the strings of the chasen, in the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAfterward, wet the chasen a little before every use to soften the bristles for making more foam and prevent damaging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRinse your matcha whisk carefully by whisking it in clear hot water in the same bowl you used for preparing your matcha. Running water is acceptable but only if the flow is light, to avoid damaging the strings. If needed, use your fingers to gently remove remaining matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDo not let the bamboo sit in water as it will damage the whisk. Do not put your matcha whisk in the dishwasher, dryer or use any dish soap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAfterward, store your chasen either strings facing up (never directly in contact with a surface), or better yet, use a chasen holder (\u003cem\u003ekusenaoshi\u003c\/em\u003e) that will allow the bristles to dry and keep their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188992086251,"sku":"KUBO-WHISK-80","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-matcha-whisk-kubo-san-white100-bristle-square.jpg?v=1639389481","url":"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/en-gb\/products\/handmade-matcha-whisk-80-bristles","provider":"Ikkyu Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}