{"product_id":"tango-tanimura-exclusive-dark-bamboo-matcha-whisk-shin-chasen","title":"Tango Tanimura - Exclusive Dark Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Shin Chasen)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis chasen is handcrafted exclusively for Yusen Tea by Tango Tanimura and made to order chasen using traditional Takayama techniques.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTango Tanimura \u003c\/strong\u003eis the 20th generation of one of Japan's most renowned chasen making families. For over 500 years, the Tanimura family has preserved the art of handcrafting bamboo whisks, with their chasen trusted by the Grand Masters of tea schools in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTango Tanimura\u003c\/strong\u003e is also one of the only 16 or so remaining chasen masters in Japan. These whisks are made from locally grown bamboo in the small village of Takayama, famed as the only chasen making village in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shin shape is one of the most popular chasen designs, featuring elegant curved tines that help create a smooth, creamy layer of foam when whisking matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tango Tanimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57840795484504,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/2601\/3016\/files\/ChatGPTImage18_42_411thg8_2026.png?v=1785606173","url":"https:\/\/yusentea.co.uk\/products\/tango-tanimura-exclusive-dark-bamboo-matcha-whisk-shin-chasen","provider":"Yusen Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}