{"product_id":"chasen-bambusowa-miotelka-do-matchy","title":"Chasen - matcha bamboo whisk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChasen, the Traditional Matcha Whisk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe chasen is a traditional bamboo whisk used to whip up matcha, used during chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. Because of its shape, it's often informally called a \"brush\" - precise cuts create flexible tines that are gently curved at the bottom and gathered together at the top, finished with a handle.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chasen is an essential part of any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moyamatcha.com\/collections\/zestawy-z-matcha\"\u003ematcha set\u003c\/a\u003e. At Moya, you'll find it in both our ceremonial sets and our beginner sets. It's a great addition once you already have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moyamatcha.com\/collections\/czarki-do-matchy\"\u003ematchawan\u003c\/a\u003e, the bowl used for preparing and drinking matcha. The bowl's straight sides and wide base make it easy to whisk the tea into the water using a chasen and quickly build up a layer of foam on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light-colored whisk is mostly handmade from a single piece of 4-5 year old \u003cem\u003ePhyllostachys pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e bamboo from the Anji region of China. The bamboo is sun-dried for about 7-10 days, then seasoned in storage for a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use a matcha whisk?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore use, soak the chasen in hot water. This makes its bristles more flexible, which helps prevent breaking. Start whisking the matcha slowly, gently brushing the tines along the bottom of the bowl to fully blend the powder with the water. Then lift the whisk higher, closer to the surface, and for about 10-20 seconds make brisk wrist movements in a Z or N shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whole process should take about 30-60 seconds, until a thin, smooth layer of foam forms on the surface of the drink. This is possible thanks to the large number of flexible bamboo tines - the more there are, the easier it is to achieve. A standard chasen has 80 tines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for your chasen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight after use, rinse the chasen with water and leave it to dry. It's important not to wash it by hand or in the dishwasher, as this could damage the bamboo fibers. The whisk also shouldn't be stored in a plastic bag or any other airtight container, as this can cause mold to form on its handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the chasen dries, it shrinks, which makes it more brittle and prone to damage - that's why it's worth keeping it on a special \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moyamatcha.com\/collections\/naoshi\"\u003enaoshi holder\u003c\/a\u003e. Proper storage will help it keep its shape and last longer. The whisk should be replaced roughly every 6-12 months, depending on how often it's used, or whenever the tines or handle become damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich chasen should you choose - light or dark?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Moya, we offer two types of chasen - light and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moyamatcha.com\/products\/chasen-bambusowa-miotelka-do-matchy-z-ciemnego-bambusa\"\u003edark\u003c\/a\u003e. Choosing between them isn't just a matter of looks. Here's how the two whisks differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 78.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChasen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5652%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of tines\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5652%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5652%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32.8696%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.5652%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moya Matcha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53696762872155,"sku":"MA201BOX","price":49.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/4290\/2619\/files\/moya-matcha-chasen-do-matchy.png?v=1785499970","url":"https:\/\/www.moyamatcha.com\/en\/products\/chasen-matcha-bamboo-whisk","provider":"Moya Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}