{"product_id":"premium-shin-chasen","title":"Premium \"Shin\" Kurotake Chasen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Premium Shin Kurotake Chasen is our new flagship whisk: a bit larger than our regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unearthed-gallery.com\/products\/black-chasen\"\u003eKurotake Chasen\u003c\/a\u003e, and with a few special touches. We had it custom made after one of our favourite Shin chasen from Takayama, for usucha, matcha lattes and daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Chasen Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 mm tall in total, which makes it taller than our regular Kurotake Chasen and gives you more reach in larger and deeper chawans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTines:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 70 extra-fine, flexible tines instead of the 60 on our regular Kurotake Chasen, which catch clumps and build foam quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin and slightly longer than on our regular Kurotake Chasen, so that you have more leverage and an ergonomic grip for swift and strong whisking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e the thread band around the tines is woven in UNEARTHED deep blue with a thin coral red stripe in the middle, a colour combination we chose for this whisk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e every whisk comes in a paper cylinder that we designed ourselves, printed on textured beige paper with a drawing of the chasen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-made from black bamboo (kurotake), with a natural finish and no lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Picked It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most whisks sold worldwide, this chasen is made in China by a specialist workshop, because the traditional workshops in Takayama cannot meet the demand. It is the best premium quality we have found at a reasonable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the tips in warm water for 30 to 60 seconds before whisking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift the matcha and add water at 70 to 80 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk in quick M or Z motions (not in circles) for 15 to 25 seconds, until the surface is glossy with a fine foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the whisk, shake off the water and let it air-dry on a whisk stand (or handle-up in a ventilated spot).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore the first use, soak the tines in boiling water a few times to remove any leftover natural bamboo scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put it in the dishwasher and do not boil it in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store it wet in a closed container, and this includes the paper cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new whisk may release a faint natural colour on the first rinse, which is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace it when the inner core loosens significantly or the tines lose their spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt works well in larger chawans and in a katakuchi or whisking pitcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UNEARTHED gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67752817164333,"sku":"UE-CS-002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/5938\/2829\/files\/261030-DSCF1019.jpg?v=1793379136","url":"https:\/\/unearthed-gallery.com\/products\/premium-shin-chasen","provider":"UNEARTHED gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}