Chasen - Bamboo Matcha Whisks Matcha which tend to be a

which tend to be a little greener and lighter

delicately plucked the stem and placed it into a golden basket

The major method of transportation from Darjeeling is via road (very treacherous) and a narrow gauge railway

straining the leaves

Chasen - Bamboo Matcha Whisks Matcha which tend to be aA chasen is a traditional tool of Japanese tea ceremonies, used to whisk matcha. Our 100 prong chasens begin as a single piece of bamboo. They are then split into 16 equal parts, and the hard outer layer of wood is retained, with the soft inner wood being discarded. The 16 individual pieces are then separated into tines, which are then shaved, shaped, and bound into place by thread. Each chasen is a true work of art. To use the chasen to make matcha,