
Bamboo matcha whisk (120 Prongs) and spoon| Chasen & Chashaku
Original price
£14.89
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Original price
£14.89
Original price
£14.89
£14.89
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£14.89
Current price
£14.89
SKU Z053-GB
- 120 PRONGS: The number of prongs differs from whisk to whisk. Ken Chiku Chasen is made of 120 prongs, which is the most a whisk can have. The highest quality handcrafted to help you make the finest creamy matcha tea.
- SUSTAINABLE: Made from natural bamboo. Bamboo grows unbelievably fast in spring, the fastest-growing, most renewable plant in the world. By using bamboo instead of plastic, you help to protect our earth.
- HAND MADE: Each set is hand made carefully by craft masters. No paint or wax is used, presenting to you the very nature of bamboo forests.
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MATCHA SPOON INCLUDED: A traditional bamboo spoon to help you measure the correct amount of Matcha powder. Simply use the curved portion of the utensil to scoop matcha powder, about 2g per portion.
- EASY TO USE: Tea Whisk and Tea scoop, which are called "chasen (茶筅) & Chashaku (茶杓) in Japanese, are the essential parts of a Japanese matcha tea ceremony. A kit for everyone who would like to experience the art of the Japanese tea ceremony at home.
- Tea Whisk and Tea scoop, which are called "chasen (茶筅) & Chashaku (茶杓) in Japanese, are the essential parts of Japanese matcha tea Ceremony.
How to make Matcha Tea:
1. Warm the bowl and soften the whisk with hot water. ①
2. Discard the hot water & and dry the bowl with a tea towel. ②
3. Sift 1 tsp matcha (around 2g) into the tea bowl. ③
4. Add 70ml of hot water 80ºC/176ºF.
5. Whisk vigorously in a zig-zag motion until a rich and fine foam is on top.
Enjoy your bowl of matcha.
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Tips:
1. Soaking the whisk will allow the bristles to slightly unfold, this will improve the elasticity of the whisk.
2. Use a fine mesh to sift your powder before whisking, this helps ensure your tea is free of clumps and will mix easily with water.