Nara Takayama Nakata Kisen Bamboo Chasen Matcha Whisk | Matsuo-ryu Japanese Handcrafted Tea Whisk

✨ Authentic Nara Takayama Chasen – A Treasured Craft from the Heart of Japan ✨
Elevate your matcha experience with a genuine handcrafted bamboo tea whisk, meticulously made by master artisan Nakata Kisen of Nakata Kizo Shoten in the renowned Takayama district of Nara, Japan.

【 Features 】

• Designed in the Matsuo-ryū (松尾流) tradition, honouring the refined aesthetics of the Shōinkai tea ceremony lineage
• Made from natural bamboo, offering a beautiful organic texture and gentle resilience
• Each piece is one of a kind – natural variations in colour, grain, and bamboo nodes make every whisk uniquely yours
• Proudly made in Japan with time-honoured traditional techniques

【 How to Use 】
① Before first use, gently soak the tips of the chasen in warm water for a minute or two to soften the tines.
② Place matcha powder into your tea bowl (chawan) and add a small amount of hot water (approximately 70–80°C).
③ Hold the chasen upright and whisk briskly in a "W" or "M" motion until a fine, creamy froth forms on the surface.
④ After use, rinse the chasen thoroughly under clean running water. Please do not use detergent.
⑤ Allow the whisk to air-dry in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Using a chasen holder (kusenaoshi) is recommended to help maintain its shape.

【 Specifications 】
• Product: Chasen (Tea Whisk) – Matsuo-ryū style
• Artisan: Nakata Kisen (Nakata Kizo Shoten)
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Natural bamboo
• Dimensions: Approx. handle width 2.1 cm × length 11 cm
• Made in Japan

【 Important Notes 】
• Please do not use a dishwasher or dryer for this product.
• Do not use detergent – simply rinse with clean water after each use.
• Dry naturally in a well-ventilated spot away from direct sunlight.
• Due to natural drying, fine vertical cracks may appear along the bamboo over time. This is a natural characteristic of genuine bamboo and may be appreciated as part of its organic beauty.
• As this product is made from natural bamboo, each piece will have individual differences in size, colour, node placement, and grain pattern. We kindly ask for your understanding that these variations are inherent to the charm of a handcrafted, natural item.