{"product_id":"takayama-chasen-100-spitzen","title":"Takayama Chasen 100 Tines – Handcrafted Matcha Whisk from Nara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Vallée de Joux is to watches, Takayama is to chasen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 500 years, Japan's finest matcha whisks have been made in Takayama (Nara) – still by hand today, from a single piece of bamboo, using only a knife. Over 90% of Japanese chasen come from here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHyappondate (百本立)\u003c\/strong\u003e with 100 tines whips up a particularly fine, dense, and creamy froth – ideal for Usucha and Matcha Latte. Chasen with so many tines were once reserved for princes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Takayama?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e – officially recognized traditional craft (伝統工芸品)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e – traditionally stored for years, making it elastic and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper-thin tines\u003c\/strong\u003e – shaved by hand, soft and flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo copy\u003c\/strong\u003e – the precision you cannot see, but can taste in every cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe ritual begins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak the tines in warm water for about 5 minutes before first use. After each preparation, rinse with lukewarm water – without detergent – and let dry in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Ideal on a chasen holder (Kusenaoshi).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Takayama Chasen (100 tines) in a protective cover, with the manufacturer's original insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece is unique. Small variations in color and shape are signs of genuine craftsmanship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORIZUMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56042932830550,"sku":null,"price":52.2,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/5071\/2662\/files\/DSCF3291_b6b8bcc5-b62a-4b40-be87-c3b3273a8a21.jpg?v=1792853476","url":"https:\/\/orizumi.ch\/en\/products\/takayama-chasen-100-spitzen","provider":"Orizumi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}