How to Use and Maintain a Chasen (Bamboo Whisk Care Guide)
A chasen is a Japanese bamboo whisk used to prepare matcha. This guide explains how to use, clean, and maintain your chasen so it lasts longer and performs well. If...
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Why you should invest in a Chasen Stand
If you have ever tried to make matcha at home, you know it’s almost impossible to get the signature frothy foam without a chasen – a traditional bamboo whisk. Not...
Cooling down with a cup of matcha tea
Written by Keiko Cooling down with a cup of matcha tea The heatwave we’ve been having here isn’t just restricted to the UK, and I know many of my friends and...
Which Matcha Tea is right for me?
Written by Sophie If you are new to matcha tea, or even just wanting to try a different type it can be daunting picking out a tea when faced with 10...
Choosing the Best Matcha Tea - A Few of Our Favourite Things...
I am a big tea lover and I drink a lot of tea. In over 25 years, I’ve tried many different types of matcha tea. My latest favourite is Unkaku from Marukyu Koyamaen....
What is the Japanese Tea Ceremony?
I have been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years now, and it has become a central part of my life. For me, at its heart the tea...
