{"product_id":"christmas-edition-white-bamboo-chasen-by-suikaen-yasaburo","title":"Christmas Edition White Bamboo Chasen by Suikaen Yasaburo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThis Christmas Edition Chasen is a refined Japanese matcha whisk crafted from rare \u003cstrong\u003eShiradake 真白竹\u003c\/strong\u003e white bamboo and finished with a festive red and green binding thread.\nElegant yet functional, it is designed to create smooth, even foam while adding a subtle seasonal touch to your matcha ritual.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nHandcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eTakayama, Nara Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chasen is made by \u003cstrong\u003eSuikaen 翠華園\u003c\/strong\u003e, the atelier of master bamboo whisk craftsman \u003cstrong\u003eTanimura Yasaburo 谷村弥三郎\u003c\/strong\u003e.\nTakayama is internationally recognized as the birthplace of Japanese chasen making, with a history spanning over five centuries.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe roots of Suikaen trace back to the golden age of \u003cem\u003eChanoyu\u003c\/em\u003e, when Tea Master \u003cstrong\u003eSen no Rikyu\u003c\/strong\u003e prepared matcha for \u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most powerful military leader of 16th century Japan.\nDuring this period, the techniques and standards of chasen craftsmanship were refined and passed down through generations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt Suikaen, a chasen is created through a process measured in years rather than months.\nThe knowledge inherited by the Tanimura family encompasses every stage of production, from the selection and cultivation of bamboo, to its \u003cstrong\u003enatural aging and drying over two to three years\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finally to the careful hand crafting of each whisk.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nToday, while remaining deeply rooted in tradition, Suikaen continues to evolve.\nAlongside Tanimura-sensei, his son \u003cstrong\u003eKeiichiro\u003c\/strong\u003e and his wife explore ways to adapt this centuries-old craft to modern tea practice, ensuring its relevance in a rapidly changing world.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from genuine Shiradake white bamboo, prized for its purity and refined appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Nara Takayama, the historic center of chasen making\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced tines designed for smooth, consistent foam when preparing usucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFestive red and green thread ideal for winter and holiday gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresented in a traditional Japanese presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Matcha whisk (Chasen 茶筅)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: White bamboo (Shiradake 真白竹)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Red and green binding thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Japanese gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBefore first use, soak the whisk tips in warm water to soften the bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse gently with water after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow to air dry completely, ideally on a whisk stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid dishwashers and detergents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Matcha La Vie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52094998347957,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8420\/2677\/files\/E2A0169.webp?v=1765572130","url":"https:\/\/matchalavie.com\/products\/christmas-edition-white-bamboo-chasen-by-suikaen-yasaburo","provider":"Matcha La Vie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}