![]() ![]() It certainly is possible to make matcha with a Chinese made whisk but for long term reliability, we recommend that you invest in the real deal. A real Japanese whisk will cost 2 or 3 times more than a Chinese whisk, naturally. The bamboo used in Japanese whisks is superior and is dried for well over a year before use, no fungacides are used when producing Nara tea whisks. Because of this, the tip of the whisk prongs of Japanese whisks are known to last longer. Japanese craftsmen start the whisk making process using a sharp knife to chip the end of the bamboo, giving it a clean sharp break, whereas in China it tends to be done with a file. There is almost no market for matcha whisks within China itself, nearly all are exported abroad and surprisingly, even to Japan. The vast majority of tea whisks encountered on the market are copies made in China, not Japan. He is an artisan very keen on protecting traditional crafts.ĭifferences between Japanese and Chinese tea whisks. We chose this particular chasen for general purpose matcha drinking.Ībout our bamboo tea whisk suppler (view detailed images) - Sabun Kubo Born 1940 and started making tea whisks in 1964. Teapots for Light-Steamed & Gyokuro Green TeaĬonsisting of 65-72 prongs, this whisk is handmade in Nara, Japan and should not to be confused with imports from China that you will commonly encounter from most tea shops. There are over 120 different types of Nara tea whisks that vary according to the type of material used, shape and number of splines which will vary according to the school of tea, the kind of matcha (thick or regular thin type) which will be served, and various other factors.Unique & Limited Edition Japanese Green Tea Items.Asamushi | Gyokuro | Light-Steamed Teapots.We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item. If you are shipping an item over £55, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.ĭepending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. ![]() If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. Any item that is returned more than 28 days after delivery.Any item not in its original condition is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. ![]()
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