{"product_id":"matcha-set-handgesneden-zwart-bamboo-100-tanden-wisk-klopper-chasen","title":"Matcha set hand-carved black bamboo whisk beater (100 teeth) 百本立","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis chasen is crafted from dark bamboo (黒竹 kurotake), meticulously hand-carved and shaped into 100 fine teeth (hyappon date), ideal for frothing matcha with a light, stable consistency. The dark color comes from the natural aging of the bamboo, sometimes enhanced by light toasting. The result is a brush with a deep, warm tone and a slightly firmer texture, beloved by connoisseurs who value refinement and balance in their tea preparation. Each chasen is handcrafted in Takayama, Nara, where the traditional Japanese craft of chasen has been passed down for over 500 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThere are different types of bamboo chasen in order of quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e White Bamboo (白竹\u003cstrong\u003eShiratake\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClassic, undyed bamboo. Light and flexible, traditionally used in almost every tea ceremony.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft and smooth; gives a creamy lather.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood, but more vulnerable to breakage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurple Bamboo - OKI (紫竹\u003cstrong\u003eShichiku\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBamboo with a natural purple-brown glow. Harder and slightly heavier, with a subtle elegance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlightly stiffer feeling when tapping, refined appearance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBetter resistance to moisture and wear.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlack Bamboo (黒竹\u003cstrong\u003eKurotake\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDark, deeply colored bamboo; slow-dried and with finer fibers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery stable and precise, ideal for consistent matcha.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent, longest lifespan with proper maintenance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose black bamboo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e The dark bamboo chasen is more than just a utensil: it's a symbol of understated beauty. Its natural hue contrasts beautifully with the vibrant green matcha, while its firmness ensures a smooth tapping motion and long-lasting use. For those who view the tea ceremony not simply as a ritual, but as a moment of silence and mindfulness, this is the perfect choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eImported from Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHand carved.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNew, unused.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 6cm, Height: 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Material: dark bamboo (kurotake)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Type: 100 teeth (hyappon date)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Origin: Takayama, Nara, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e Use: Usucha (light matcha) and Koicha (thick matcha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e Maintenance: Rinse with lukewarm water only, no soap; allow to air dry.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thee van Anke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591288418650,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2799\/7530\/files\/Chasen2.jpg?v=1763928499","url":"https:\/\/www.vananke.com\/products\/matcha-set-handgesneden-zwart-bamboo-100-tanden-wisk-klopper-chasen","provider":"vananke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}