{"product_id":"takayama-chasen-white-bamboo-1","title":"Takayama Shin Chasen - Black Bamboo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eA high-quality, authentic Japanese chasen crafted from Kyoto-grown bamboo by skilled artisans. Although Nara’s Takayama region is renowned as the “home of chasen,” this whisk is made nearby in southern Kyoto using traditional craftsmanship and offers the same exceptional quality and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Bamboo “Shin” (真型) — suitable for both \u003cem data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e (thin tea) and \u003cem data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"493\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ekoicha\u003c\/em\u003e (thick tea).\u003cbr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisks up fine froth for \u003cem data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e and allows smooth kneading for \u003cem data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"601\"\u003ekoicha\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The “Shin” form is used in formal tea ceremonies.\u003cbr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black bamboo (\u003cem data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eShichiku\u003c\/em\u003e), not dyed — safe and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eBlack bamboo, a variety of \u003cem data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"789\"\u003ehachiku\u003c\/em\u003e, naturally develops its deep purple-black hue from autumn onwards and retains this elegant colour after harvesting. Traditionally used in \u003cem data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eSōmuryū\u003c\/em\u003e tea ceremonies, it is also increasingly adopted by \u003cem data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eOmotesenke\u003c\/em\u003e practitioners as a substitute for the rarer smoked bamboo (\u003cem data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003esusudake\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1176\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA refined, reliable choice for tea ceremony practitioners who value authenticity and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matcha Senmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46439026950307,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7819\/1011\/files\/IMG_8318.jpg?v=1761027744","url":"https:\/\/matcha-senmon.myshopify.com\/products\/takayama-chasen-white-bamboo-1","provider":"Matcha Senmon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}