A chasen is what turns matcha powder and hot water into a smooth, evenly aerated bowl. This 100-prong whisk carries more fine bamboo tines than a standard 80-prong chasen, so it breaks up clumps fast and pulls a dense, creamy micro-foam with less effort — the difference between a thin, patchy usucha and a bowl that drinks silky from the first sip.
It is an easy whisk to recommend as a first chasen. The extra prongs are forgiving of technique, so a beginner reaches good foam sooner, and it stays a dependable daily workhorse — responsive enough for traditional usucha and robust enough for high-volume matcha lattes at home or behind a café counter. It handles:
- Traditional usucha (thin matcha)
- Rich matcha lattes, hot or iced
- Everyday home practice and café service
Made from natural bamboo, cut and shaped into the flared head that gives a chasen its whisking action. This whisk is crafted in China and quality-checked in Japan — each piece inspected there for prong formation, flexibility, and balance before it ships, so you get consistent, reliable performance in an accessible everyday tool.
For the longest life, rest it on a whisk stand between uses to hold the flared shape and let the bamboo dry fully — see Care.
Whisk & Tool FAQs
Caring for your bamboo tools
How do I care for a bamboo chasen (whisk)?
Before whisking, soak the tines briefly in warm water to soften them. After use, rinse in warm water without soap, shake off the excess, and let the whisk air-dry fully — ideally on a whisk holder that supports its shape. Keep it out of the dishwasher.
What is a whisk holder (kusenaoshi) for?
A ceramic whisk holder supports the chasen’s curved tines as it dries, helping them keep their shape and reducing warping and cracking. It also keeps the whisk off the counter between uses.
How long does a bamboo whisk last?
With gentle care, a chasen typically lasts several months to around a year of regular use, depending on how often you whisk. The tines are delicate by design — replace the whisk once they begin to split or break.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide from Japan and our regional warehouses. See our shipping & returns page for current delivery times and rates.