MATCHA WHISK SET TRIAL

When I say quick, I don’t mean it is dishwasher safe though. The great thing is that cleaning your chasen can be a quick task that will save you in the long run.

AFTERĬlean It – Your bamboo matcha whisk can easily develop mold which would be horrible for the tool and of course your matcha. To avoid damaging any of the bamboo prongs, try not to scratch the bottom of your bowl with the chasen. However, during whisking, it is important to suspend the chasen in the matcha liquid, then you can be rigorous to get the desired froth. If you are preparing matcha the traditional way and adding the matcha to your bowl before the water, you can gently touch up the matcha with the chasen. While we all want to get that great froth and avoid any clumps in our matcha, being too forceful at the wrong time is not good for your chasen. Tame It – When actually using your chasen to whisk your bowl of matcha, being mindful in how you do so is also a great step to consider. You will notice that the one to the left has bloomed as it has been used a few times and the one to the right is brand new, still in its original form. To give you an idea, the image right below compares two of my chasens. This will give your chasen the opportunity to unfurl (as it should) in the centre and the outer curls. Soak It – When you first get your chasen, fill up your matcha bowl (chawan) with warm water and allow it to sit inside for a few seconds. Caring for Your Chasen (Matcha Whisk) BEFORE To help, I’ve compiled a list of caring tips you can get into the habit of doing before you use your new chasen, during the use of your chasen and after. I definitely try to keep using my chasen until it won’t let me anymore. If you have ever found yourself wondering why your $15 chasen is already in rough shape after a few uses, this could be the solution to your problems. While I don’t know the exact lifespan one thing I know for sure is how often you use it and how you care for it can determine how long it will last. I hear different answers from various sources on the lifespan of the matcha whisk. If you watched the above video until the end you’ll notice they actually mention the handcrafted matcha whisks are only for 10 uses.

MATCHA WHISK SET TRIAL

My matcha experience has definitely been based on trial and error, including when it comes to caring for my matcha accessories. I have come a long way from when I first started to drink matcha several years ago. So much love and energy goes into the process of hand crafting the bamboo chasen that it only makes sense to give back to those who created it and the chasen itself by properly maintaining it. It had me appreciating my chasen more but also had me thinking about how I care for it. I recently watched a video on how the matcha whisk (also known as the chasen) is made and it is truly beautiful craft work.

Matcha whisk set