Description
Bamboo whisk made shirotake (white bamboo) with red strings. This chasen is recommended for special occasions and celebrations. Its shape is Senke-gata (or “Senke shape”) – the most common shape with straight prongs with curled tips.
In Japan, red is considered a lucky color, and people use it for many celebrating occasions. One such popular occasion is Kanreki (還暦) which celebrates turning the age of 60 and one wears a red outfit for the celebration.
This chasen is crafted by Komakichi Kubo and his family. Please note that each item is exquisitely hand-crafted and unique so the shipped pieces may not exactly match the photo. This item comes in an original paper box from Komakichi.
Read more about Komakichi Kubo.
Recommended: Before every use, please soak the prongs in warm water for 5 minutes to soften the tips.
Care Instructions:
1. Gently pull the chasen out of the paper box. If any paper remains, soak the handle in lukewarm water for 15 minutes and brush gently with a clean dish towel.
2. Before using your chasen for the first time, soak the whisk in hot water for 10-15 minutes to unfurl the tips.
3. Afterwards, before each use, soak the chasen in hot water for 1-2 minutes before whisking to soften the tines.
4. After making matcha, rinse the chasen in clean water to remove excess matcha and dry it in a well-ventilated place.
5. Avoid use of detergents. NOT dishwasher-safe.
6. To keep your chasen in the best condition for as long as possible, use a kusenaoshi once dry to preserve the shape of the chasen tines.
- SKU:
- KOMA-CHSN-COLR
Hot Brew Preparation
Cold Brew Preparation
Features
- Takayama Chasen
- Made by Komakichi Kubo
- Bamboo: White
- Prong: Kazuho (approx. 70)
- String: Red
