Anji Yuchu Bamboo Products

A bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) is handmade in 8 steps: rough bamboo shaping (the only machine-assisted step), tine thinning, splitting, separating, curling, heat-setting, binding, and final shaping. Every step after the initial shaping is done entirely by hand. Here’s the full process, and why it matters when comparing suppliers. 1. Rough Bamboo Processing Aged bamboo […]

White bamboo chasen are lighter, more traditional, and lower-cost — suited to everyday and teaching-grade use. Black bamboo chasen are darker, require longer aging, and cost more — suited to premium and ceremonial-grade lines. Here’s what actually differs between the two, and what it means for your purchasing decision. White Bamboo Chasen White bamboo (also

Quick answer: 56–76 tines covers most wholesale needs — 48 tines for lightweight everyday use, 56–64 for balanced all-purpose whisking, and 80 tines or long-handle for ceremonial-grade koicha. Here’s the full breakdown and why it matters for bulk buyers. Pick up a few different bamboo chasen and you’ll notice right away they’re not interchangeable. Some