Two things are crucial when making matcha as the Japanese do: the quality of green tea ground to make a powder, and the choice of whisk, or chasen, for mixing the matcha to a fine froth. This traditional Japanese whisk has been made from high-quality bamboo, and its prongs have been cut by hand. The timeless design is minimalist and efficient.
Overview
Two things are crucial when making matcha as the Japanese do: the quality of green tea ground to make a powder, and the choice of whisk, or chasen, for mixing the matcha to a fine froth. This traditional Japanese whisk has been made from high-quality bamboo, and its prongs have been cut by hand. The timeless design is minimalist and efficient.
