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Foshan Xinyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Foshan Xinyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong, China
Matcha, the vibrant powdered green tea central to Japanese tea ceremonies, embodies a 900-year-old tradition blending Zen philosophy with artistic precision.
 
1.Bamboo Whisk (Chasen)‌
Handcrafted from a single piece of smoked bamboo, its 80-120 delicate tines create the ideal froth. Master artisans split each prong into 0.1mm strands, ensuring graceful movement without breaking tea's colloidal structure. A new chasen typically lasts 60-100 bowls.
 
2.Tea Bowl (Chawan)‌
Matcha bowls, fired in open kilns, feature irregular shapes to enhance aroma circulation. The wide rim allows whisking at 45° angles, while iron-rich glazes intensify matcha's emerald tones. Antique chawan often bear "tea scars"—crazing patterns formed by decades of tannin absorption.
 
3.Chasen Stand(Guardian of the Tea Whisk‌)
A chasen stand preserves the bamboo tea whisk's delicate tines between matcha ceremonies.
‌Maintains Shape‌: Curved slots hold the whisk upside-down, preventing tine deformation
‌Promotes Drying‌: Airflow prevents mold in humid tea environments
 
 
Crafting the Chasen: Artistry in Bamboo
 
The chasen (tea whisk), a pivotal tool in Japanese tea ceremonies, undergoes a meticulous 15-step creation process rooted in 16th-century Nara craftsmanship
 
Production Stages:
 
‌1.Material Harvesting
Artisans select madake bamboo aged 3–5 years from winter-cut stalks, ensuring optimal fiber density and flexibility
 
‌2.Radial Splitting
Using specialized kiri knives, the bamboo node is split into 80–120 strands (0.1–0.3mm thickness) through a unique "twist-and-pull" technique that preserves structural integrity
 
‌3.Thermoforming
Tines are bent over 200°C bamboo molds to create the signature 60° curvature, enabling optimal vortex generation during matcha whisking
 
‌4.Binding & Curing
A dual-layer binding system combines:
 
Inner layer: persimmon-tanned hemp cord for tension control
Outer layer: silk thread for aesthetic refinement
The assembled whisk undergoes 48-hour immersion in kakishibu (persimmon tannin) to enhance antibacterial properties
 
Tine Configuration‌: 16 outer "wave tines" aerate matcha, while 64 inner "core tines" emulsify tea oils
Moisture Management‌: Open lattice base prevents water retention (dries 73% faster than solid handles)
Ergonomics‌: 10cm handle length calibrated for standard chawan (tea bowl) dimensions
Master artisans can produce only 7–8 premium chasen weekly, each requiring 6 hours of focused carving. Modern durability tests show traditional split-tine designs withstand 1,200+ whisking cycles before tine separation, outperforming machine-made alternatives by 300%