{"product_id":"premium-japanese-dark-bamboo-shin-chasen","title":"Premium Japanese Dark Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Shin Chasen)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Takayama, Nara, the historic center of chasen production for over 500 years, this whisk is made by Nakata Kizo, a workshop responsible for producing roughly half of Japan’s bamboo tea whisks today. Nakata Kizo is also one of the few remaining workshops dedicated to the centuries old art of tea whisk making. Made from carefully selected darkened bamboo, it reflects both time honored craftsmanship and a refined, elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shin shape is one of the most popular due to its elegant curves, and is preferred by students of both Urasenke and Omotesenke schools of tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike massproduced matcha whisks, these chasen are entirely handmade, without the use of machines or chemicals to expedite the bamboo growing, drying, or shaping processes, requiring immense time and skill to craft. As such, Takayama chasen have finer, more flexible tines and a greater attention to detail, which not only makes them more beautiful, but also easier and more enjoyable to use and more durable in the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore First Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore using for the first time, gently soak only the prongs in hot water. This softens the bamboo and helps prevent breakage. Avoid soaking the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gently—pressing firmly against the bottom of the tea bowl may cause the prongs to snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, rinse with water and allow to dry completely before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from humidity, extreme dryness, heat, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nakata Kizo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56683040637272,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/2601\/3016\/files\/ChatGPTImageMar22_2026_07_02_53PM-elementor-io-optimized.webp?v=1774424576","url":"https:\/\/yusentea.co.uk\/products\/premium-japanese-dark-bamboo-shin-chasen","provider":"Yusen Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}