Bellocq Matcha Whisk

A bamboo chasen is designed to be flexible enough to aerate the matcha without scratching your ceramic tea bowl. Metal whisks are too rigid and can damage the delicate glaze of traditional chawan bowls while failing to create the fine, frothy foam required for a proper cup.

Rinse the whisk thoroughly with warm water immediately after each use, ensuring no matcha residue remains between the tines. Shake off excess water and stand it upright or on a whisk holder to air dry completely before storing; never use soap or a dishwasher.

Yes, it is normal for the inner tines to straighten out and the outer tines to curl slightly with regular use. This is a natural characteristic of bamboo, and while it doesn't affect the whisk's performance immediately, you should replace it once the tines begin to break or lose their flexibility.

At 4 inches tall and 2 inches wide, this is a standard size suitable for most traditional matcha bowls. It is compact enough to whisk effectively in smaller vessels while providing enough surface area to create a consistent froth in standard-sized bowls.

It is recommended to dip the tips of the whisk in warm water for a few seconds before each use. This softens the bamboo tines, making them more pliable and significantly reducing the risk of them snapping during the whisking process.