{"product_id":"cardboard-box-103","title":"Chasen No. 103 · Dark Bamboo, 60 Tines · Usucha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNaturally dark bamboo · black thread · wide, open form · one of a kind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chasen (matcha whisk) cut from naturally dark, richly mottled bamboo and bound in black thread, its head opening into a wide, generous crown of \u003cstrong\u003earound 60 fine outer tines\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a gentle curl. An easy, forgiving whisk that moves plenty of water for a smooth, even usucha (thin matcha), with the openness to reach the bottom of a wider bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut and tied from a single piece of bamboo in Takayama, Nara — the district that makes more than 90% of Japan's chasen, where fewer than twenty artisans still practise the craft. From one of four independent makers we work with; out of respect for them, we don't share names or workshops. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind — we have only this piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e rest on a whisk holder (\u003cem\u003ekusenaoki\u003c\/em\u003e) to keep its shape, rinse in warm water only, and air-dry. Never soak or machine-wash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aicha Teas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323424964854,"sku":"CHASEN-103","price":625.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/9576\/3190\/files\/file-000000009af081fb92241248bd56fa56.png?v=1784718581","url":"https:\/\/www.myaicha.com\/products\/cardboard-box-103","provider":"Aicha Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}