{"product_id":"takayama-made-tea-whisk-ashitake-tea-whisk-80-pieces-made-in-japan-nar","title":"Takayama-made tea whisk (Ashitake tea whisk) 80 pieces Made in Japan, Nara Prefecture","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in Takayama, Nara Prefecture, a famous region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type has many bristles and is easy to foam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Thin tea] ◎ Many bristles create fine foam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Thick tea] × Not suitable as the bristles are very soft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Yasotachi] The bristles are soft, thin, and numerous (including the outer and inner bristles, there are a lot of bristles) so you can create a nice foam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★[Yasotachi] has a relatively large number of bristles, so we may use bamboo that is a little thicker than other whisks. (Since it is made from natural bamboo, there will be individual differences.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you prefer a slightly thinner handle, [Tsuneho] may be easier to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[About the number of bristles]: Although it is called \"Yasobihondachi,\" it does not necessarily have 80 bristles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince it is made from natural bamboo, there are individual differences depending on the size of the bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, the bristles are \"proportional\" to the size of the bamboo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen comparing our chasen by bamboo size, a regular bristle is called a \"Tsuneho\" chasen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if the bamboo is the same size, if it is split into small pieces, it is called a \"Yasobihondachi\" chasen. (Because splitting a thin bamboo into 80 bristles reduces its durability.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the bamboo used is thick, it may have more than 80 bristles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[About Takayama Chasen in Nara]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are inexpensive Chinese-made tea whisks, but the most coveted are the domestically produced ones, and in particular the \"Takayama Chasen\" made in the Takayama district of Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, known as the \"home of tea whisks.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe precise and intricate techniques have been passed down for generations as a secret passed down from father to son, and are highly regarded both at home and abroad through the \"Japanese tea ceremony.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom those who love the tea ceremony to those who enjoy matcha at home,\u003cbr\u003ewe invite you to experience the beauty and quality of this traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAWARE Japanese Culture \u0026 Lifestyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51737682772246,"sku":null,"price":69.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/6805\/5574\/files\/sg-11134207-7req9-m8ywb5vkvo2q6e.jpg?v=1787218673","url":"https:\/\/shop.chaware.com\/en\/products\/takayama-made-tea-whisk-ashitake-tea-whisk-80-pieces-made-in-japan-nar","provider":"CHAWARE Japanese Culture \u0026 Lifestyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}