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Home｜Products: Other Tea Utensilｓ ｜ Shin tea whisk
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Shin tea whisk

Shin tea whisk[80147]

Our Selling Price: 3,500Yen (tax excl.)
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Urbane rounded splines

The tips of the splines are curled like the common tea whisks that you find at other shops. The one we’re providing for you is the shin type. The splines of Shin tea whisks have a moderate curve with a straight tip. It projects a much smarter, more elegant image than ordinary types. Shin tea whisks became the fashion in "the way of tea". This is becoming popular and not only because is it sophisticated in design, but also tough. It lasts longer than ordinary types. This type does not have a thick handle, so it's very easy to hold.　An important tool for anyone interested in matcha, this whisk will compliment any tea set with its sleek curves.


  Tea whisk

Tea whisks are specially made for making matcha (powdered green tea) in “the way of tea”. There are about 120 different kinds of Takayama tea whisk, varying in shape, material, and number of splines. The craftsmanship during the whittling process is said to have a small effect on the taste of tea. The technique of whittling tea whisks is one of the more challenging traditional crafts of Japan. You will certainly be very impressed by the precision work when you recieve one.


  The differences of “made in Japan” and others

One of the major differences between Japanese and other tea whisks is the crafting method. In the process of whittling the spline tips, craftsmen tease off the tips by knife one by one in Japan. Overseas, however, they use files for the process. Using files is easier and faster, but leaves fine scratches on the surface of the tips. They make the whisk more fragile.
The other difference is safety. Preservative or mildew-proofing agents may be used for oversea whisks. In Japan, material bamboos are harvested in the winter and dried for over a year, and then tea whisks are made from them. Therefore, chemicals are not used.



  A town known for its talented craftsmen

Takayama in Nara prefecture is the biggest bamboo tea whisk producing center in Japan. They have a 500 year history of studying and practicing their craft. Takayama craftsmen are experienced in bamboo-working and have mastered producing these delicate bamboo crafts, the tea whisks. Takayama tea whisks are the most highly-regarded tea whisks in Japan, and their production is one of the government-recognized traditional crafts of the country. In addition, Takayama produces whisks for coffee and decorative purposes. They have a lot of talented bamboo craftsmen, and have been producing fine bamboo tea scoops which have found favor with many tea masters.


Production regionTakayama (Nara Japan)
Dimensions55*55*h116mm (2.15*2.15*h4.52in)
Weight10g (0.35oz)
MaterialBamboo
NoteThis is a delicate craft, please treat it gently always. This is a hand made craft from natural materials. Therefore, the one you purchase is unique, and not exactly the same as shown in pictures. The wood was dryed and proccesed in Japan. If this is used in a much drier climate for a long time, there will be a chance of cracking. The number of pieces we can provide in a month is limited.

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