Chikumeido Takayama Chasen (Matcha Whisk) - 100 Tine

Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies utilize a handcrafted bamboo matcha whisk to prepare matcha that is perfectly smooth. These are highly coveted Takayama Chasen made by Chikumeido. The production is limited, so tea-tool stores in Japan often limit the quantity one can buy to one per person. 

Handcrafted from a single piece of winter-hardened bamboo by specialist chasen artisans in a family workshop, where these ceremonial masterpieces have been crafted for generations, each traditional bamboo chasen is truly a unique work of art. It features 100 tines, each of which has been expertly cut, meticulously woven with string, and curled at the tip to allow for the tea to be efficiently whisked to create smooth-tasting matcha — a beautiful work of craftsmanship that will add elegance and sophistication to your daily ritual. 

There are reportedly only about 15 tea whisk craftsmen in Japan today. So most whisks sold are made in China. The highly skilled Takayama tea whisk bends very well, making it an excellent tool for making matcha with a fine and smooth texture. Takayama Chasen is a long-lasting and worthwhile investment. 

When you see Takayama Chasen and an ordinally one side-by-side, the differences are apparent.