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Takayama Chasen Blue Bamboo Whisk 80 Prongs Chikusendo

Chikusendo

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Celebrate New Beginnings with Our Limited-Edition Blue Bamboo Chasen. A rare chasen crafted from fresh blue bamboo, traditionally used for the first bowl of matcha in the New Year.

Tea Features

Nara, Japan

Origin
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Hachiku Blue Bamboo

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Takayama Chasen

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Handcrafted

Production
  • Made for the New Year:
    Crafted from fresh blue bamboo traditionally used for Hatsugama, the first tea gathering of the year, symbolizing renewal and a fresh start.

  • Naturally Rare, Seasonally Made
    Blue bamboo chasen are produced only once a year, using freshly harvested bamboo available for a short seasonal window.

  • Living Material, Changing with Time
    The vibrant blue-green hue naturally softens as the bamboo ages, making each whisk a quiet record of the passing season.

  • Hand-crafted for Proper Matcha
    Carefully shaped by skilled artisans to create fine, even foam while preserving the gentle character of high-quality matcha.

  • “Blue” That Is Naturally Green
    In Japanese tradition, ao (blue) historically refers to fresh green tones found in nature. The bamboo’s vibrant blue-green color reflects its freshness and vitality.

  • Free tracked delivery for shipping within Singapore. Read below for details on International shipping.

3 Facts - Chikusendo's Bamboo Whisk

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The Prestige of Chikusendō

Chikusendō stands among the most revered names in Japanese chasen craftsmanship. Their artisans hold the official title of Dentō Kōgeishi, or “Traditional Craftsperson certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry”. This is a distinction given only to masters who preserve centuries-old techniques to the highest standards.
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Each Whisk is Different

At Chikusendō, no two pieces of bamboo are ever treated as the same. Each stalk has its own character, with its thickness, hardness, and even the way it responds to seasonal climate. A high-quality whisk is not created by following a fixed formula. The artisan must read the bamboo and adjust their technique, responding intuitively to the material.
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Only three whisks from a single stalk

The journey begins long before carving. Bamboo is harvested all at once between November and December, then carefully heated to remove oil before being sun-dried for a month. After that, it rests for two full years to stabilize. Even then, only bamboo with perfect balance, (neither too hard nor too soft) can be molded into a chasen. Minute flaws such as tiny chips in the tines disqualify a whisk entirely.  From a single stalk of bamboo, only about three whisks ultimately meet Chikusendō’s rigorous standards, something that no machine can replicate. 

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Free Tracked Package

We provide free Singpost Tracked Package for Singapore delivery. Reach in 2-4 business days from order.
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10-Day Return Policy


Please contact us within 10 days of receiving the item if you would like to return an item. Policy details.

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Shipping and Returns

Free Tracked Delivery for shipping within Singapore

  • We provide free Singpost Tracked Delivery. We ship right from within Singapore—fast, with no uncertainties and local support. Your shipment will arrive 2-4 business days after we receive your order.
  • We do a complimentary upgrade to Speedpost or Ninjavan when the order size exceeds the Singapore Tracked Delivery dimensions.

International shipping available

  • Please find the details here.

Return Policy

  • We've updated our return policy - and increased it to a 10-day return policy. Please find details here.
Japanese Tea Travelers Program Eligible
  • Yes, this tea is eligible for the Japanese Tea Travelers Program by Tealife!
  • It's a free program for our loyal customers who have accumulative purchases of SGD $100. You'll receive an additional loose-leaf tea for each month you order.
  • We'll choose different types of tea from different parts of Japan. It's a great way to enjoy and learn about Japanese tea. Some will be from our shop, but some will not! Learn more about it here!
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