KUBO SABUN
MATCHA WHISK (100 Bristles)
Description
This delicate handmade matcha whisk (chasen) in natural white bamboo has 100 bristles and is decorated with a black thread woven by hand. Perfect for whisking your daily bowl of thin matcha (usucha) to make an evenly mixed matcha with a frothy foam.
Made 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.
Origin
100% handmade bamboo whisk from Takayama (Japan)
Use
Ideal for making thin matcha, usucha (薄茶)
Quality and Type
Natural white bamboo grown in Japan, 100 bristles
Dimensions
H: 12 cm, diameter: 6 cm
Use instructions
Handmade whisks are more fragile than those made in a factory because the bristles are much thinner. To avoid bending the bristles and breaking the chasen, don't press the tip of the chasen against the bottom of the bowl.
Learn all you need to know about how to use a handmade chasen to prepare matcha with our tea instructor, Yuka san!
Care instructions
Before using a chasen for the first time, let it set in hot water for 10 minutes in your matcha bowl, head down. Only dip half of the hosaki, the strings of the chasen, in the water.
Afterward, wet the chasen a little before every use to soften the bristles for making more foam and prevent damaging them.
Cleaning instructions
Rinse 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.
Do 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!
Afterward, store your chasen either strings facing up (never directly in contact with a surface), or better yet, use a chasen holder (kusenaoshi) that will allow the bristles to dry and keep their shape.
Artist Information
KUBO MASAKI
Kubo san was born into a matcha whisk family and has devoted his life to chasen making. His craftsmanship has a long history and has been passed on from generation to generation in his family. He was recognized as a traditional master craftsman by the Minister of International Trade and Industry of Japan in 1987, and was awarded "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" in the autumn of 2015.
What Customers say
Customer Reviews
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PK
11/06/2023
Paul K.
United StatesMasterful Craftmanship
I recently ordered this item, and when it arrived everything about it was impressive. Even the packaging and box that it came in told me that it was special. This item is obviously of high quality and makes my matcha ritual that much more special. I also ordered a stand to go with it so that I can properly care for it.
JG
10/10/2021
Japanese G.
Handmade Matcha Whisk 100 Bristles
A truly delicate and beautiful whisk, can feel the expertise craftsmanship while holding it!
