Tenmoku Chasen Kisen

Bamboo tea whisk with a long handle • approx. 64-tine chasen

Tenmoku chasen is a unique tea whisk with a rich history. Carefully carved from a single piece of bamboo, it features a longer handle and a smaller whisking head. It was originally designed for Tenmoku chawan. Historically, the Tenmoku chasen and Tenmoku chawan as a pair were used in Kencha, one of the highest forms of tea ceremony, where tea was offered to the Buddha.

Its distinctive small head and balanced long handle provide excellent control to use.

Please keep in mind that the bamboo's natural feature is unique on every whisk. If you’re particular about the details, we’d be happy to share photos of our available pieces.

Place of Origin: Takayama city, Nara pref., Japan

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Item code: KTW503

Maker: Kisen

Origin: Takayama city, Nara pref., Japan

Material: bamboo

Dimensions: H: 11 cm, handle Ø: 2 cm

SHIPPING DETAILS

Ship to:: Worldwide (List of Countries)
Delivery service:: DHL, FedEx, Yamato Transport, Yu-Pack, S.F. Express, Pick-Up (See conditions)
Estimated posting:: within 3 business days
Payments:: • PayPal • Bank card payment • Bank transfer • Cash on delivery (Learn more here)
Returns:: 10 days money back (See conditions)

The customs duties do not belong to our competence. It may occur that duties have to be paid on receipt of the parcel. About the current rates of customs duties in your country please contact local authority. To learn about international shipping, read more here.

Posting time can vary due to the manufacturers capacity, Japanese national holidays, as well as natural disasters or accidents, etc., and we can not guarantee posting dates.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Handling precautions

Unboxing
The whisk is glued to the paper box, when you take it out, some paper will likely stick to the bottom of the whisk. Let the whisk sit in tepid water for 5 minutes, and after that you can easily remove the paper.

Initiation:
Before first use, let it set in hot water for a few minutes.
Hold it under running water before every use to have it damp.

Cleaning:
Carefully rinse it under running water. If needed, use your fingers to gently remove remaining matcha. Do not let the bamboo sit in water.
Do not use dishwasher, dryer or dish soap!

Storage:
Best way to store is on a Kusenaoshi (chasen holder) to help keep its shape. If you don’t have a holder, keep it looking upwards. Storing it that way may cause it to “close up”, straighten out. In that case, dampen it in running water and gently unfold it using your fingers. Never do that while dry!
Storing it in a too warm, dry place might cause the bamboo to split.

Lifespan:
The lifespan of a chasen depends very much on how it is handled and how frequently it is used. As soon as the ends of the straws start to break off, we recommend purchasing a new one, for the ends can even break off while preparing matcha.

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