JAPAN Matcha Whisk Dk Bamboo

Handmade kurotake shin chasen — a dark-bamboo matcha whisk finished in the shin shape. Its elegant curves and roughly 64 delicately shaved tines fall between the many-thin-tined usucha chasen and the fewer, thicker-koicha type, making it suited both to whipping a fine, foamy usucha and to kneading a dense koicha.

After use, clean immediately by whisking in water or running under the tap, using fingers or a cloth to remove any matcha clinging to the tines. Avoid soap, which can damage porous bamboo. Stand the whisk upright in a kusenaoshi and allow it to air dry thoroughly to preserve tine shape and prevent mold.