Origin: China
Description:Chasen made of bamboo
Chasen Bamboo Gold
The Chasen (茶筅) is one of the indispensable accessories for Matcha preparation. It is a whisk traditionally made from a single piece of bamboo that is 9 to 12 cm long and 2-2.5 cm thick. It is used to properly prepare Matcha by making quick zig-zag movements with the chasen for a few seconds. This movement causes the Matcha and water to become a creamy, foamy whole.
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The chasen should be carefully cared for. During preparation, the top part of the bamboo is frayed, thus generating thin bristles folded inward which are called hosaki (穂先). The chasen holder is used to tidy up the thin wet hosaki after each use, thus helping to maintain the original shape of the chasen without any deformation.
Like any accessory made of natural material, the Chasen must be properly cared for and prepared when first used to ensure its long life. Read our article on how to prepare it for first use! Also you can discover 5 secrets for taking care of your Chasen!
Here is a short and very interesting video on how chasen is prepared in the Chikusendo manufacture:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI8oYMPC5Vo
Matcha is a Japanese green tea, traditionally shaded with rice straw and ground in a granite mill. It differs into two main categories Ceremonial Matcha and that for culinary use. It is rich in amino acids, catechins, EGCg, fiber, potassium, magnesium, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E , L-Theanine and theine. Its active ingredients give this tea so many beneficial properties for our health. Marukyu-Koyamaen and Hoshino Seichaen are Japan's most recognized producers of Matcha, both pluripremiums in the most important competitions in the industry. In our offering you will find these very fine teas that have won several awards. In addition to its use in cooking, its two modes of consumption are: Usucha (more liquid and light) and Koicha (thicker and creamier).
