Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.Pour 20ml of hot water at 60°C (140°F) and whisk until smooth.Add 100–140ml of hot water at 80°C (176°F) and stir gently.

Takayama Chasen matcha whisk full view, handcrafted 100-prong bamboo tea whisk from Nara Japan

Takayama Chasen 100-prong bamboo matcha whisk close-up of tines and green thread binding

Takayama Chasen macro view of bamboo tines, 100-prong matcha whisk artisan detail from Nara Japan

Takayama Chasen matcha whisk in traditional Japanese gift box packaging, bamboo tea ceremony tool

TAKAYAMA CHASEN 100 高山茶筅百本立

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Takayama Chasen 100-Prong — Handcrafted Bamboo Matcha Whisk from Nara, Japan

Entrusted to NAKAI by a distinguished Japanese tea ceremony family, the Takayama Chasen is not simply a tool — it is a testament, chosen and passed to us by masters devoted to the way of tea. Handcrafted in Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara — the birthplace of the chasen, where approximately 90% of Japan's tea whisks have been made for over 500 years.

Why This Chasen?

Approximately 100 fine tines draw air gently into the bowl, producing a smooth, creamy foam. The ideal whisk for usucha — thin tea at its most elegant. Every step of the eight-stage process is completed entirely by hand. The craft was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1975, and its techniques have been passed down through generations since the Muromachi period.

How to Use

Before first use: Soak the tines in warm water for 1–2 minutes to soften the bamboo.
Whisking: Hold the chasen vertically with a relaxed grip. Whisk briskly in an "M" or "W" motion — not circular — until a fine, uniform froth appears (15–20 seconds).
After use: Rinse under warm running water. Do not use soap. Store on a chasen holder (kusenaoshi) to maintain the shape of the tines.

Product Details

Type	100-prong (百本立 / Hyakundate)
Material	Natural bamboo
Origin	Takayama-cho, Ikoma City, Nara, Japan
Craft	Handmade
Process	Eight stages, entirely handmade
Best For	Usucha (thin tea), daily matcha preparation

TAKAYAMA CHASEN 100 高山茶筅百本立

Regular price: Dhs. 300.00
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Sale price: Dhs. 300.00

Fresh Japanese green tea leaf, matcha source ingredient, NAKAI organic tea from Japan

Terroir & Tasting notes

Terroir

ORIGIN・土地
volcanic soil/mist/depth/luminous green

— From the mist-covered highlands of Kirishima, Okumidori draws profound umami and a vivid green hue from mineral-rich volcanic earth. From the abundant spring water and soft breezes of Uji, Saemidori gains its elegant aroma and smooth finish. Where these two terroirs meet, depth and brightness coexist in perfect accord.

CULTIVAR · 品種
— Okumidori / Saemidori

四 is a balanced blend guided by the intuition of Tea Master Morita, three-time champion of the National Tea Appraisal Competition. Its composition—70% Kirishima, 30% Uji—reflects his craft in harmonizing the purest expressions of each terroir.

Okumidori offers profound umami, depth, and luminous green clarity
Saemidori imparts refined aroma, brightness, and a smooth, elegant finish

ROASTING · 火入れ
— gentle roasting / polish / clarity / craftsmanship

Hiire is the fire that awakens fragrance, polishes sweetness, and brings the blend into serene balance. This critical step is performed by artisans with decades of experience, defining aroma, depth, and finish.

Tasting Notes

Dark chocolate and roasted nuts open with raw strength, layered with forest wood and wild berries, and settle into a velvet finish that grounds the body.

Top : Dark chocolate & roasted nuts — bold, smooth, immediate
Mid : Forest wood & wild berries — Kagoshima earth meets Uji precision
Finish : Structural velvet body — rooted, posture-setting, lasting

Umami ●●●●●　Body ●●●●●　Sweetness ●●●○○　Bitterness ●●○○○

Serving Suggestions

Iced Matcha Americano

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until frothy.
Pour into a glass filled with ice.
Add 100–140ml of cold water and stir gently.

Hot Matcha Americano

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 20ml of hot water at 60°C (140°F) and whisk until smooth.
Add 100–140ml of hot water at 80°C (176°F) and stir gently.

Brewing Guide

For extra sweetness and umami, whisk with water below 60°C (140°F). Lower temperature reveals a smoother, gentler flavor.

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Regular price: Dhs. 300.00
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Sale price: Dhs. 300.00

TAKAYAMA CHASEN 100 高山茶筅百本立

TAKAYAMA CHASEN 100 高山茶筅百本立