Glossary

Chasen

A chasen is the bamboo whisk used to disperse matcha and build foam.

Different tine counts can change feel and foam quality, but the main job is simple: break up clumps and create an even bowl. A better chasen will not rescue a poorly matched tea, but it does make good prep more repeatable.

Related Terms

Usucha

Usucha is thin tea, the standard whisked way most people drink matcha.

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Chawan

A chawan is the tea bowl used for preparing and drinking matcha.

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Matcha where chasen is a notable characteristic.

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