Keiko Uchida
Premium Black Shin Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)
Handmade Premium Bamboo Whisk from Takayama, Japan
Each chasen is meticulously carved from a single piece of high-quality white Japanese bamboo, making every whisk unique and eco-friendly. The bamboo is air-dried, pesticide- and bleach-free, and crafted without glue, preserving its natural integrity. This whisk features the “Shin” style, with approximately 60 finely carved prongs made from black bamboo.
Our 'Sen' chasen, with their gracefully rounded tops and delicately curled tines, are designed to elevate your matcha experience. The thoughtfully crafted tines ensure a gentle, precise whisking motion, creating a smooth, even blend while enhancing the flavor and texture of your tea.
Select the chasen that suits your preferred matcha style—whether you desire a frothy, airy cup or a more robust, dense texture. The 'Sen' chasen excels at producing a creamy, frothy foam, making it perfect for those who enjoy a light, velvety bowl of matcha.
How to Make Perfect Matcha:
We recommend you use not quite boiling water, around 80°C works well.
If you are using a chashaku (a Japanese bamboo teaspoon) we recommend 2 scoops, or 1 scoop from an ordinary teaspoon (approx. 1.5g)
- Add 2 scoops of matcha powder to your tea bowl or cup.
- Pour around 70ml of not quite boiling water into the tea bowl.
- Whisk the matcha with the chasen in an 'M' shape for about 15 seconds until smooth and slightly foamy.
- Relax and enjoy!
To keep your chasen in the best condition, we recommend you soak the prongs in warm water before each use.
Rinse in hot water after use. You can also wash in soapy water every now and then.
Bamboo is a natural material and can split if it is dried out. Store in a cool place.
Gift Wrapping Service
For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
