CORE EDIT
TSUGISHIRUBE SCORE87Thoughtful
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A daily gesture, made by hand.
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MATCHA
Takayama Mastercrafted Chasen
Takayama / Nara
Why a handmade Takayama chasen matters
Bamboo whisk selected for tea connoisseur. Why a handmade Takayama chasen matters.
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TSUGISHIRUBE SCORE
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94/ 100
Provenance & cultural significance24 / 25
Craftsmanship & materials24 / 25
Enduring value18 / 20
Gift distinction14 / 15
Purchase confidence14 / 15
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MAKING PLACE
TAKAYAMA, NARA
Takayama chasen bamboo craft
Selected making region
THE EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE
A place for this piece in your life.
Our editorial reasons and suggestions, based on the published product information.
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Takayama, Nara gives the whisk a specific craft origin.
02
Handworked bamboo puts the material at the centre of the tea ritual.
03
An individual whisk makes sense as a considered tool upgrade.
A considered choice for
A regular matcha drinker who enjoys choosing individual tools.
Consider before choosing
A beginner without a bowl or tea may find a starter set more practical.
THE FIRST MOMENT
When it arrives
Follow the maker’s preparation, cleaning, and drying directions. Keep time for caring for the bamboo after tea.
IN GOOD COMPANY
Two pieces to consider alongside it.
Optional companions, each with its own checkout and delivery.
The tea / Matcha.com
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$61.00 / ￥9,750 The bowl / Zenkyu MatchaKuro Raku Matcha Bowl
A black Raku bowl gives the tea a quiet visual setting. Confirm dimensions and care before choosing it.
$170 / ￥27,160A NOTE TO GO WITH IT
A few words, from you.
A suggested gift note. Add a memory or a few words of your own.
For the quiet pleasure of making something well.丁寧につくる、その静かな楽しみのために。
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