"Tenmokudate" refers to a chasen with slightly tapered tines that do not open outward widely. This traditional shape was designed to make it easier to brew tea in a narrow-mouthed bowl, such as a "Tenmoku tea bowl."
Origin: Takayama, Nara (the only place in Japan where tea whisks are produced) Name: Tenmokudate Shape: The tips are tapered, making it suitable for narrow-mouthed tea bowls (especially the Tenmoku type)
