{"product_id":"tango-tanimura-bamboo-matcha-whisk-shin-chasen","title":"Tango Tanimura -  Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Shin Chasen)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis chasen is made by \u003cstrong\u003eTango Tanimura\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 20th generation of arguably the most famous Chasen making family in Japan. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHis family have been honing their craft for over 500 years, and his Chasen are used by the Grand Masters of both the Urasenke and Mushakōjisenke tea ceremony schools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTango Tanimura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is also one of the only 16 or so remaining chasen masters in Japan. These whisks are made from locally grown bamboo in the small village of Takayama, famed as the only chasen making village in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shin shape is one of the most popular due to its elegant curves, and is preferred by students of both Urasenke and Omotesenke schools of tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike massproduced 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore First Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using for the first time, gently soak only the prongs in hot water. This softens the bamboo and helps prevent breakage. Avoid soaking the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gently—pressing firmly against the bottom of the tea bowl may cause the prongs to snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, rinse with water and allow to dry completely before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from humidity, extreme dryness, heat, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tango Tanimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57712312090968,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/2601\/3016\/files\/ChatGPTImage21_36_4414thg7_2026.png?v=1784061429","url":"https:\/\/yukimatcha.co.uk\/products\/tango-tanimura-bamboo-matcha-whisk-shin-chasen","provider":"Yuki Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}