7/1/2023 0 Comments Tea whisk![]() ![]() A man known as Murata Juko wanted to change that, and laid forth principles of Wabi-cha or the simple tea ceremony. Originally, the tea ceremony was only something that was done for the elite societies in Japan, and it was inaccessible for most of the commoners. The bamboo matcha whisk was carved the same way it is now as far back as 600 years ago, during the Muromachi period. The bamboo matcha whisk appears to be a much better tool when compared to a metal whisk. This makes the tea almost like a latte, but without any milk or sugar. The foam is not just for looks, it also gives the matcha a smoother and creamier taste. This can only be accomplished by whisking the tea rapidly and creating these small bubbles. With matcha tea, you really want a light green foam on top of the tea. As you go up the length of the whisk, you will see how the bamboo is split and divided many times over.Įven though the matcha bamboo whisk seems to be old fashioned, nothing does a better job at whisking matcha. If you look at the handle of a matcha whisk, you can see the resemblance with a stalk of bamboo. This whisk is made out of a single piece of bamboo and the 80 to 100 small bristles are individually carved in careful detail. The matcha whisk is the best tool when it comes to whisking matcha tea. You can blot it with a dry cloth or paper towel after rinsing but just don’t apply too much pressure on the bristles. Make sure it has some breathing room (ie: not in a container or zipped bag) and keep it in a drier place. The matcha whisk pretty much dries on its own, it just needs to be in the right circumstances. This is the best way for it to dry and it also allows it to maintain its shape. ![]() ![]() If you do not have a matcha whisk holder, make sure you put the matcha whisk upside down with the bristles up in the air. This is really important when it comes to retaining the proper shape of the matcha and also ensuring that it doesnt grow mold. Now you are ready to put the matcha whisk back onto the matcha whisk holder and let it dry. Step 4 - Put it back on the Matcha Whisk Holder and let dry When your whisk has been rinsed off, you are ready to continue to the next step. How to clean a Matcha Bamboo Whisk?Īll you have to do is rinse the bamboo matcha whisk in water, but occasionally you may want to use a toothbrush to clean off some of the staining in between the bristles. It is important to clean off the chasen before you put it back on the matcha whisk holder so it doesn’t grow mold or mildew. The key is all in the wrist! Step 3 - Clean you Matcha WhiskĪfter you are done whisking matcha, it is time to clean your matcha whisk. An experienced tea master will be able to whisk the matcha very quickly while barely moving their arm. These small movements may be difficult at first, but you will master them overtime. For this, you will want to follow a rapid zigzag motion using mostly your wrist. Once you have finished scraping, you can then begin the whisking. This will ensure all the tea has been mixed evenly into the water. Once the water and matcha powder have been mixed together, you can put your matcha whisk into the water and begin to gently scrape off the sides and the bottom of the tea bowl. After we learned how to prepare the whisk, it is time to learn how to use matcha whisk. ![]()
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