{"product_id":"long-handle-traditional-bamboo-matcha-whisk-chasen","title":"Long-Handle Purple Bamboo Matcha Whisk – Chasen with Rest","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive take on the traditional matcha whisk, designed with a graceful extended handle for comfortable preparation and beautiful presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong-handle chasen (茶筅)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from purple bamboo and designed for the traditional whisking of matcha. The elongated handle provides additional reach and a comfortable grip while the finely cut bamboo tines whisk matcha and water together into a smooth, evenly suspended bowl. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple bamboo is prized for its resilience, flexibility, and naturally rich, dark color. Its firm yet flexible tines help create a smooth, creamy matcha foam while offering durability and an elegant appearance with the deeper tones of color.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach whisk includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etabletop rest stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a dedicated place to set your chasen between uses while creating an elegant presentation as part of your matcha setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Chasen Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Handle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended bamboo handle offers a different feel from the compact shape of a traditional chasen, providing additional reach and a comfortable grip while whisking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally darker bamboo gives each whisk a distinctive appearance with subtle variations in tone and grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTabletop Rest Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coordinating stand provides a convenient place to rest and display your chasen when it is not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter 4.8 cm or 1.8 inches; length 14.5 cm or 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore preparing matcha, briefly rinse or soak the bamboo tines in warm water to soften them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSift your matcha into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echawan (matcha bowl)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, add water at the appropriate temperature, and whisk briskly from the wrist using a quick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW- or M-shaped motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than stirring in circles. Continue until the matcha is evenly suspended and, when preparing usucha, a fine layer of foam develops across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the bamboo whisk with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm water only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after use. Do not use a dishwasher and do not leave the chasen soaking in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake off excess water and allow it to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eair-dry thoroughly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before storing. 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