Bamboo Whisk (Takayama Chasen) and do not put the

and do not put the kyusu on a hot stove top or in the microwave

Matcha Wakatake is made from shade-grown green tea leaves which are steamed

After listening to the gentle sound of the tea being poured

a process they have perfected over the years

and roasted to create this rounded and full-bodied tea

Bamboo Whisk (Takayama Chasen) and do not put theThe Bamboo Whisk (Takayama Chasen) is a handcrafted tea utensil designed for the preparation of Japanese tea powder. It is an indispensable tool in the Japanese way of tea. This authentic Takayama Chasen is crafted from locally grown bamboo by Yasaburo Tanimura, one of the only 18 remaining chasen masters in the village of Takayama, Nara Prefecture. The type of tea whisk used and the whisking technique can greatly influence the taste of tea. This 80