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A chasen is handcrafted from a single piece of bamboo. The process involves several intricate steps: | A chasen is handcrafted from a single piece of bamboo. The process involves several intricate steps: | ||
Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength. | * Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength. | ||
Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines. | * Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines. | ||
Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife. | * Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife. | ||
Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form. | * Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form. | ||
Variations | |||
=== Variations === | |||
The chasen comes in various styles, distinguished by the number of tines and their intended use: | The chasen comes in various styles, distinguished by the number of tines and their intended use: | ||
Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha). | * Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha). | ||
Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha). | * Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha). | ||
Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action. | * Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action. | ||
Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use. | * Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use. | ||
Different regions and schools of tea ceremony may prefer specific types of chasen. | Different regions and schools of tea ceremony may prefer specific types of chasen. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
[[Matcha]] | * [[Matcha]] | ||
[[Japanese | * [[Japanese tea ceremony]] | ||
[[Chawan]] (Tea Bowl) | * [[Chawan]] (Tea Bowl) | ||
[[Chashaku]] (Tea Scoop) | * [[Chashaku]] (Tea Scoop) | ||
== buy Chasen == | == buy Chasen == | ||
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* [https://www.teamania.ch/en/chasen buy Matcha whisk] | * [https://www.teamania.ch/en/chasen buy Matcha whisk] | ||
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