Authentic Purple Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Chasen) – Supervised by Master Chen Jinxin

Elevate your daily tea ritual with a piece of living history. This "Real" Purple Bamboo Chasen is more than a mere kitchen tool; it is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, meticulously supervised by Chen Jinxin, a recognized inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Crafted from rare, naturally aged purple bamboo, this whisk is designed for practitioners who seek the perfect froth and an authentic, soulful matcha experience.

Key Benefits

Heritage Craftsmanship:** Each whisk is produced under the strict oversight of Master Chen Jinxin. This ensures that centuries-old techniques of bamboo splitting and shaping are preserved, offering you a professional-grade tool used by tea masters.

Rare Purple Bamboo:** Unlike standard white bamboo whisks, purple bamboo is prized for its natural resilience and striking dark aesthetic. The material is denser and more durable, providing a unique flexibility to the tines that resists snapping during vigorous whisking.

Superior Frothing Performance:** The precision-cut tines are engineered to aerate matcha powder with maximum efficiency. The delicate curvature of the tips allows you to create a thick, creamy micro-foam that enhances the tea's natural umami and aroma.

Authentic "Zhen" Quality:** Marked as "Zhen" (Authentic), this whisk represents the pinnacle of traditional tea ceremony standards. It offers a perfectly balanced weight and an ergonomic grip, making the rhythmic motion of tea preparation feel effortless.

Key Specs

Material:** Natural Purple Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis).

Artisan Pedigree:** Supervised by Chen Jinxin (Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor).

Construction:** Hand-split and hand-curled tines.

Classification:** Traditional Matcha Whisk (Chasen).

How to Use

1. **Prep the Tines:** Before every use, soak the whisk tines in warm water for 1–2 minutes. This softens the bamboo, making the tines flexible and preventing them from breaking during use.

2. **Whisking Technique:** After adding hot water to your matcha powder, use the whisk in a rapid "W" or "M" motion. Focus on using your wrist rather than your arm to create a fine, consistent froth.

3. **Finishing:** Once a thick layer of bubbles has formed, gently lift the whisk from the center of the bowl to maintain the integrity of the foam.

Care & Safety

Cleaning:** Rinse the whisk thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water immediately after use. Never use dish soap or place the whisk in a dishwasher, as chemicals and high heat will damage the natural bamboo fibers.

Drying:** Place the whisk on a traditional ceramic whisk holder (Kusenaoshi) to dry. This is essential for maintaining the umbrella-like shape of the tines.

Storage:** Store in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry area. Avoid direct sunlight and high-intensity indoor lighting, which can cause the bamboo to become brittle or crack.

Maintenance:** It is normal for the center curl of a new whisk to bloom and straighten after the first few uses; this does not affect performance.

Notes

"Authentic Intangible Cultural Heritage Purple Bamboo Whisk."