Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk tea utensil on white background
Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk tea utensil on white background Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk tea utensil in case with Japanese characters on white background Holding Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk with fingers and rinsing with water Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk tea utensil with green matcha tea in ceramic tea cup Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha whisk tea utensil with green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl
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Matcha Whisk - Chasen #1

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The chasen matcha whisk is an essential tool for making the perfect bowl of matcha. The Chasen #1 is recommended for those who enjoy making matcha with a chasen on a daily basis.

Size 5" × 5" × 4.3"
MaterialBamboo
OriginSouth Korea

This whisk is meticulously made by hand out of bamboo, one-by-one. Its fine, springy tips allow for quick matcha whisking. Matcha whisked with a chasen has a smooth texture and a fine aroma.

The Chasen #1 is hand-made by artisans in South Korea who were taught the craft by a master artisan from Japan. Each whisk is quality-checked by Ippodo before being accepted.

We recommend this whisk to those who enjoy using a chasen to make matcha every day.

Read more: All About the Chasen

Clean the chasen after each use by rinsing in water. Store in the open air to allow it to dry completely. We recommend storing it tips-down on a Whisk Stand (Chasen Tate) to keep its shape.

Avoid storing in the case!

Each chasen is shipped in a protective case, which is not meant for storage. (The chasen may form mold if kept in this case.)

The chasen can develop a crack in the handle portion due to changes in humidity. Don’t worry! The thread weaving at the base of the prongs prevents any cracks from spreading further. In fact, many of our chasen that we use daily at our stores and tearooms have a crack in them.

Instructions

Follow these tips to keep your Chasen in optimal condition.

1. When whisking
Dip in water before use to make the tips less brittle (soak for about 1-2 minutes). Rinse in water – without soap – soon after use.
Holding tips of artisan-made Ippodo Tea Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha tea whisk utensil in glass bowl of water with spout
Holding tips of artisan-made Ippodo Tea Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha tea whisk utensil in glass bowl of water with spout
Chasen (Matcha Whisk) Care
1. When whisking
Dip in water before use to make the tips less brittle (soak for about 1-2 minutes). Rinse in water – without soap – soon after use.
2. Clean
Gently remove stuck powder after whisking.
Holding and straightening tips of Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha tea whisk utensil
Holding and straightening tips of Korean artisan-made Chasen 80-tip bamboo matcha tea whisk utensil
Chasen (Matcha Whisk) Care
2. Clean
Gently remove stuck powder after whisking.
3. Dry
Dry in the open air. Leaving it in the case can lead to mold.
Bamboo chasen whisk air drying while standing on end with wavy white arrows flowing over tips indicating air flow through
Bamboo chasen whisk air drying while standing on end with wavy white arrows flowing over tips indicating air flow through
Chasen (Matcha Whisk) Care
3. Dry
Dry in the open air. Leaving it in the case can lead to mold.
4. Store
A whisk stand (chasen-tate) holds it in shape as it dries.
Close-up of light pastel turquoise blue Ippodo Tea ceramic whisk stand supporting Japanese bamboo matcha whisk 80-tip Chasen
Close-up of light pastel turquoise blue Ippodo Tea ceramic whisk stand supporting Japanese bamboo matcha whisk 80-tip Chasen
Chasen (Matcha Whisk) Care
4. Store
A whisk stand (chasen-tate) holds it in shape as it dries.

Note: Replace the chasen when the tips are broken. Only use with water and matcha. For lattes, add milk (or alternative) after whisking.

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