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Chasen & Naoshi matcha bamboo whisk + holder

Name: Chasen &amp; Naoshi - matcha bamboo whisk + holder
SKU: MA201-1
Availability: InStock

$ 23.00

Traditional bamboo whisk for matcha preparation.

After use best to dry on dedicated chasen holder (sold seperately). Do not place a wet chasen in the cardboard container or any other closed container.

Material

Light seasoned bamboo wood

Number of prongs

100

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Matcha Whisk (Chasen) and Holder

Essential Bamboo Tools for Matcha Preparation

Master the art of matcha with this traditional bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) and matcha whisk holder (naoshi) – two essential tools for any matcha lover or tea ceremony enthusiast.

The matcha whisk is handcrafted from a single piece of dark bamboo, featuring flexible prongs designed to froth matcha powder into a smooth, velvety foam. This chasen is a key part of the Japanese tea ceremony and works best with a wide matcha bowl, allowing for optimal whisking motion and foam creation. For ideal results, use water at a maximum of 80°C.

Proper matcha whisk storage is crucial to maintaining its shape and durability. That’s where the matcha whisk holder comes in – a black-glazed ceramic stand that helps the chasen dry evenly and prevents mold. Unlike storing it in plastic or airtight containers, using a chasen holder extends the lifespan of your whisk and keeps it ready for the next bowl.

These traditional matcha accessories not only preserve the authenticity of Japanese tea rituals but also bring functionality and elegance to your daily tea routine.

To extend its lifespan and maintain its shape, store the chasen on a dedicated stand. Avoid storing it in plastic packaging or airtight containers, as this can cause mold to form on the bamboo handle.

Do not wash the chasen in the dishwasher.

Directions for matcha preparation:

Begin by slowly whisking the matcha, gently moving the chasen’s prongs along the bottom of the bowl to thoroughly mix the matcha with water. Then, lift the chasen closer to the surface and make vigorous movements in a W or M shape for about 10-20 seconds. Remember to use only your wrist to avoid fatigue. A thin layer of foam should quickly appear on the surface. The perfect froth, known as “jasper mousse,” is achieved thanks to the many flexible bamboo prongs of the chasen. The more prongs, the easier it is to create a smooth, even foam layer. For best results, wet the broom in hot water before use and rinse after. As chasen naturally shrinks when drying, it becomes brittle and prone to damage. To prolong its life and maintain shape, store it on a special naoshistand.

Watch how Hitomi Saito, cofounder of Moya Matcha, prepares perfect matcha.

Chasen & Naoshi - matcha bamboo whisk + holder

Moya Matcha Shop

Moyamatcha.co.uk is first and foremost a shop where you can get best quality matcha tea, the one that comes from small organic cultivations placed in the mountainous Uji region. In our tea shop, we have a great variety of sets of matcha utensils and matcha bowls that are handmade by Polish and Japanese artists; you can find many other accessories here too. We offer not only powdered matcha tea, but also finest Japanese green tea: sencha, genmaicha, kukicha and hojicha. All the Moya green teas are inseparable from the Japanese culture and come from organic, family-owned farms.

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Our brand

Moya is a top quality Japanese tea brand . You can buy our matcha tea and other green teas in our affiliated shops all over Europe, in our online green tea shop, and in our showroom in Warsaw. We are proud of the quality of our green tea and we consider ourselves experts in the field. Quality, colour, taste and price of matcha tea depends on many factors, such as region, rainfall and –primarily – the harvest from which the tea comes from. Matcha from the first harvest is the most delicate one because it is produced from the finest leaves that were exposed to direct sunlight only for a short period of time. Japan puts severe quality norms and the harvest volume is thus limited.

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Our mission

If you need any advice, just contact us and will be happy to share our knowledge with you. Achieving perfection is a gradual process and we’re doing our best to increase the quality of our service and to make every visit in our matcha tea shop a pleasant experience. First and foremost, we make sure that after harvesting the matcha tea is delivered to you as soon as possible. For this reason our matcha is hermetically packed in Japan and sent to us in small batches, 4-5 times a year. Thanks to this, you can enjoy green tea that is not only of highest quality and certificated organic but possesses unique flavour and exceptional freshness.

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