Aikenka Bamboo Matcha Whisk
Crafted from organic canvas, this tote is designed to move with you through your most intentional days. Whether you're gathering fresh produce, packing your favourite wellness essentials, or simply stepping into your daily rhythm.
Artist: Catie St. Jacques
Orders are fulfilled in 1-3 business days, and depending on your location, delivery is approximately 7 business days.
Aikenka Bamboo Matcha Whisk
The bamboo whisk, known as a "chasen" in Japanese, holds significant importance in the traditional tea ceremony.
It is the best way to blend your matcha for:
- Whisking Technique: Matcha is a powdered tea, and to properly mix it with water, a vigorous whisking technique is required. The chasen's unique shape and fine bristles are specifically designed to create a frothy, smooth consistency without leaving clumps of powder.
- Texture and Flavor: Whisking with a bamboo whisk helps to achieve the ideal texture and flavor of matcha. The process aerates the tea, enhancing its flavor profile and creating a creamy, velvety texture that is characteristic of high-quality matcha.
How to care for your whisk
- Before using your chasen for the first time, soak the whisk in hot water for 10-15 minutes to unfurl the tips.
- Afterwards, before each use, soak the matcha whisk in hot water for 1-2 minutes before whisking to soften the tines.
- After making matcha, rinse the chasen in clean water to remove excess matcha and dry it in a well-ventilated place or store on a kusenaoshi (whiskholder)
* Avoid use of detergents. NOT dishwasher-safe.*
Finally...
an early morning to look forward to
It doesn’t need to be a weekend to have a slow awakening. When we create a morning practice that centers us for the day ahead, it becomes a sacred time not worth sleeping in to miss.
Every morning, as my consciousness gently comes into the room, I start to imagine the steps of making matcha. Carefully measuring with a bamboo spoon as the aroma of sweet grass hits my nose. Whisking the bright powder into a creamy froth, and intentionally sipping while the sun wakes with me.
A taste of tradition
Matcha is so much more than a drink—it’s a window into centuries of Japanese culture and philosophy. Rooted in the principles of wabi-sabi and ichi-go ichi-e—the beauty of imperfection and the importance of the present moment—each cup invites stillness, respect, and appreciation. Our matcha kits are crafted to honor that heritage, helping you experience the calm and intentionality at the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony. There are many new tools and "quicker" ways to make matcha as it grows in popularity. We prefer the traditional way; slow & intentional.
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