{"product_id":"japanese-bamboo-matcha-whisk-traditional-chasen","title":"Japanese Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Traditional Chasen)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cs-page-product__gallery\"\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"gallery-next-area\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cs-page-product__badges\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs-page-product__gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"in-depth__section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__text gutter--small spacing--custom-small remove-empty-space\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-block\" id=\"shopify-block-AMk5MTFE4a1BGWWdTS__rich_text_nWnAUz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text-size--regular text-line-height--small remove-empty-space\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by an artisan in Takayama, Nara, a region renowned for over 500 years of traditional chasen production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass produced matcha whisks, these chasen are entirely handmade, without the use of machines or chemicals to expedite the bamboo growing, drying, or shaping processes, requiring immense time and skill to craft. As such, Takayama chasen have finer, more flexible tines and a greater attention to detail, which not only makes them more beautiful, but also easier and more enjoyable to use and more durable in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"in-depth__section-title\"\u003eChasen Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in-depth__section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak chasen in warm water before use for a few minutes to soften and unfold the bristles. When preparing the matcha in a chawan try to avoid touching the walls while whisking to preserve its shape and prevent bristle breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, soak the chasen again in warm water and repeat until the powder is removed. Once clean, shake of excess water and allow the chasen to air dry completely – this is best done with a chasen kusenaoshi stand\/shaper – o\u003cimg\u003etherwise leave to dry whisk side down to avoid water collecting in the handle, which could lead to mould. If mould does develop, place in boiling water for a few minutes and then make sure to dry properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yuki Matcha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56952522342744,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/2601\/3016\/files\/ChatGPTImage18_58_526thg6_2026.png?v=1780768748","url":"https:\/\/yukimatcha.co.uk\/products\/japanese-bamboo-matcha-whisk-traditional-chasen","provider":"Yuki Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}