Tanimura Tango (谷村丹後) Chasen
Koicha, White Bamboo
Handcrafted by Tanimura Tango (谷村丹後), this artisanal shiratake (白竹 - white bamboo) chasen (matcha whisk) is suitable for koicha (濃茶 - thick matcha). The shin (真 - formal) shape is characterized by its narrow handle and more elegantly curved tines.
Tanimura Tango (谷村丹後) is a 20th generation chasen maker who continues his family's 500 year old tradition and is one of only a dozen remaining chasen masters. These whisks are made from locally grown bamboo in Japan's sole chasen making village, Takayama (高山), located in the northwest Nara prefecture.
Having ~100 finely shaped tines, this chasen has more but thinner tines for whipping up a fine, foamy usucha, whereas dedicated koicha chasen have fewer but thicker tines.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
We recommend following our Chasen Care Guide to keep your chasen in optimal condition. Tips include:
- Cleaning the chasen after each use by rinsing with water
- Storing the chasen tips-down and in open air on a chasen tate (茶筅立て - whisk stand) to keep its shape and completely dry
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Shipping - Our goal at Oicha is to get the product to you as quickly as we can. We do our best to process and ship all orders within 1-2 business days. All orders are shipped from within the US.
Returns - We will happily accept returns/exchanges for all unopened and unused items within 30 days of order fulfillment.
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