Dark Bamboo Matcha Whisk in Handmade Shin Shape for Preparing Both Foamy Usucha and Thick Koicha
This dark bamboo matcha whisk brings the curved shin shape to both foamy usucha and thick koicha preparation. Its delicately shaved tines let you whisk lighter tea or knead a richer bowl of matcha using the same utensil.
Handmade in China, this chasen has the elegant curves associated with the shin form used by students of the Urasenke and Omotesenke tea ceremony schools. Its tine arrangement falls between dedicated usucha and koicha whisks.
Features
- Dark bamboo body finished by hand in the shin shape
- Curved form and delicately shaved tines
- Suitable for whisking foamy usucha and kneading thick koicha
- Clean with water after use and allow to air dry thoroughly
- A matcha whisk shaper can be used to reshape the tines
Specifications
- Product type: Matcha whisk
- Traditional name: Chasen
- Material: Dark bamboo
- Shape: Shin
- Manufacturing method: Handmade
- Country of manufacture: China
- Tines: Approximately 64; exact count varies
- Tea preparation: Usucha and koicha
- Care: Rinse or whisk in water; avoid soap; stand upright to air dry
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this matcha whisk prepare both usucha and koicha?
Yes, this shin-shaped matcha whisk is suitable for both foamy usucha and thick koicha. Its tine arrangement sits between whisks dedicated to either preparation.
How should I clean and dry the bamboo whisk?
Clean this bamboo whisk by whisking it in a bowl of water or rinsing it under the tap. Gently remove stuck matcha with your fingers or a cloth, avoid soap, and stand the whisk upright to air dry thoroughly.
Does this shin chasen have exactly 64 tines?
No, this shin chasen has approximately 64 tines, and the exact count varies.
How can I reshape the whisk's tines?
You can use a kusenaoshi, or matcha whisk shaper, to reshape this chasen's tines. Thorough air drying after cleaning also helps the tines retain their shape.