{"product_id":"whisk-chasen","title":"Whisk - Chasen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289070\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese traditional bamboo whisks made in Takayama, Nara Prefecture speak of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289070\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-quality, authentic matcha whisks that embodies the rich heritage of Japanese tea culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289093\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach whisk is made by hand from a single piece of locally grown bamboo with the individual tines are split and shaped so that they are strong and flexible - allowing for effective whisking of powdered teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289116\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe village of Takayama is renowned for its chasen production, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289093\"\u003edating back over 5 centuries, \u003c\/span\u003eand is considered the only area in Japan dedicated to this craft. \u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289116\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, there exist a handful of chasen masters in Takayama who are dedicated to preserving  traditional techniques and their efforts has catapulted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289116\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Takayama chasen to being recognised as a national traditional craft due to its historical and cultural significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5679955214924289116\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11405008334127432732\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"c9ce0e36-82bc-4c53-96d2-3185e95a7ff9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9240089884181580752\"\u003eThere are different types of chasens, including those with 80 tines (or prongs) i.e. \u003cem\u003ehachijyuppondate\u003c\/em\u003e, or 100 tines - \u003cem\u003ehyakunijyuppondate,\u003c\/em\u003e and other variations depending on the tea ceremony school and desired whisking style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CCUQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjm46q6y6eOAxX1RmwGHf_uAWAQm_YKegQIJRAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075565517\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 Prong (Hachijuppon-dake):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CCAQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjm46q6y6eOAxX1RmwGHf_uAWAQm_YKegQIIBAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075566952\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for everyday use and preparing thin matcha (usucha).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075565178\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces a good balance of froth and a slightly coarser texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075567500\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally easier to clean and more durable than 100-prong whisks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"K3KsMc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-crb-p=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xFTqob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Gur8Ad\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075565726\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Prong (Hyappon-dake):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vM0jzc\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-hveid=\"CCMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjm46q6y6eOAxX1RmwGHf_uAWAQm_YKegQIIxAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075567161\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for those who prefer a creamier, smoother froth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075565387\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates a finer, more delicate froth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075567709\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay require more care and is sometimes considered more delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"14075234342075565935\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good choice for those who enjoy the ritual of preparing matcha and desire a specific texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"83b537c8-446e-433e-ba70-6c637d84aa6f\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin | Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Higashiyama-en","offers":[{"title":"80","offer_id":46394418725094,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100","offer_id":46394418757862,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Chasen.jpg?v=1751779392","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/ja\/products\/whisk-chasen","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}