ICHINEN · 一念
A moment
begins here.
A simple beginning to your daily matcha ritual.
A TOOL FOR YOUR TWO MINUTES
A small ritual.
A little room to be here.
A bowl of matcha begins with a few simple things.
The tools to prepare it. The time to enjoy it.
THE SHIN CHASEN
The Shin Chasen.
A simple place to start.
A chasen is a bamboo whisk made for preparing matcha. Fine tines move through the water to bring tea powder and water together.
Our Shin Chasen is cut from a single culm of dark bamboo. Nearly straight tine tips. A natural surface. A tool with a clear purpose.
- 0160–72 outer tines, with an inner bundle
- 02Single-culm dark bamboo construction
- 03Shin-style tips with very little curl
THE EVERYDAY RITUAL
Your first bowl of matcha.
No perfect technique required.
Just a place to begin.
- 01
Prepare.
Briefly wet the whisk’s tines with warm water. Sift 2 g of matcha into a dry, wide bowl.
2 g matcha - 02
Add water.
Pour 60 ml of water at about 176°F (80°C) into your bowl. Start here, then adjust to your taste.
60 ml · 176°F / 80°C - 03
Whisk.
Whisk briskly back and forth with your wrist for about 15 seconds. Keep your touch light.
About 15 seconds - 04
Take a moment.
Enjoy your matcha while it is fresh. Rinse your whisk straight after. Let it dry fully.
One bowl. Just for now.
A starting recipe for usucha (thin matcha). Follow your tea maker’s guidance if it differs.
一念A SINGLE THOUGHTTHE ICHINEN PHILOSOPHY
Two minutes.
One bowl.
Nothing else.
一念 means a single thought. A small return to the thing in front of you.
Sift. Measure. Whisk. Drink. For a few minutes, do one thing with attention. We make tools for that moment.
One moment, made well.
KNOW YOUR CHASEN
Made for the ritual.
Cared for between bowls.
A natural material.
A little care after each use.
THE DETAILS
- Material
- Dark bamboo · cotton binding
- Tine style
- Shin · 60–72 outer tines
- Height
- 108 mm ± 4 mm
- Whisk diameter
- 60 mm ± 5 mm
- Handle diameter
- 25 mm ± 5 mm
- Weight
- 14 g ± 2 g
- Included
- One whisk · protective tube
For whisking matcha powder with water. Natural color and dimensions vary. Bowl, tea, scoop, sifter, and whisk stand are not included.
Rinse. Reshape. Air-dry.
After each use, rinse promptly with warm water. Gently reshape the tines and let the whisk dry completely on a whisk stand.
- Use water only. No soap or detergent.
- Do not soak or put in the dishwasher.
- Store fully dry in a ventilated place.
- Check for split or broken tines before use.
The tube protects your whisk in transit. Let the whisk dry fully before putting it away.
A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Begin with
a little clarity.
Getting to know your matcha whisk.
What is a chasen?
A chasen is a bamboo whisk used to mix matcha powder with water. Its fine tines move through the tea to disperse the powder and incorporate air.
Do beginners need a bamboo matcha whisk?
You can prepare matcha with other tools. A bamboo chasen is a useful starting point if you want to learn the traditional whisking technique in a bowl. You do not need a full tea set to begin.
How do I use a matcha whisk?
Sift matcha into a bowl, then add warm water. Move the whisk briskly back and forth with your wrist. Keep a light touch and avoid pressing the tines into the bowl.
Why should I wet my chasen before whisking?
Briefly wetting the tines with warm water helps the bamboo become flexible before use. Avoid leaving the whisk submerged or soaking the handle.
How do I clean and store a bamboo whisk?
Rinse promptly with warm water without soap. Do not put it in a dishwasher or leave it soaking. Gently reshape the tines and let it air-dry completely on a whisk stand before storing in a ventilated place.
What is a Shin-style chasen?
Shin describes the shape of the tines. The ICHINEN Shin Chasen has nearly straight tips with very little curl, with 60–72 outer tines and an inner bundle cut from the same bamboo culm.
Where can I buy the ICHINEN Shin Chasen?
The ICHINEN Shin Chasen is listed on Amazon US. Follow the Amazon links on this page to check current availability and purchasing details.
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YOUR NEXT TWO MINUTES
Make a little room
for the moment.
Begin with the ICHINEN Shin Chasen.
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