Suikaen Tanimura Yasuburo: Shiratake White Bamboo Kazuho Chasen Matcha Whisk 白竹茶筌 数穂Curled tips indicate that the whisk is new and prevent the tips from breaking off before use. Once the curled tips are uncurled by soaking in hot water, they should look the these "shin" whisks. They are made to have approximately 70 prongs. The "white" bamboo used for the whisk itself is henon bamboo (hachiku ) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan

alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)

the single greatest honor has been the Emperor’s Cup award in 2002

The more frequently you open the bag to use your matcha

Shimizu-san promotes this as a slightly oxidized tea that is neither green nor oolong

Time: 5 minutes

Production Method

Also available in Silver

they should look the these "shin" whisks Leaving the tips uncurled as new whisks means they need to be handled with extra care

Certifications: While the Nakai family farms organically

Agasuke means "make pretty"

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