Anatae Japanese Bamboo Matcha Chasen
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Who is Anatae?
Anatae is a French matcha brand founded in 2019 that sources organic tea directly from three Japanese prefectures: Nishio, Kagoshima, Shizuoka. Its matcha range is purpose-built—from ceremonial to culinary—with blends tailored to each use.
The ceremonial grade relies on ichibancha leaves shaded for three weeks with black sheets—tana shading—and stone-ground to a fine 10‑micron powder after steaming and drying. Anatae works with multi‑generational farmers like Kana’s family in Nishio; their pesticide‑free tencha helped the brand earn the Meilleur Produit BIO award.
Hand-carved from one bamboo piece with 120 tines for preparing matcha
The Anatae Japanese Bamboo Matcha Whisk, or chasen, is a traditional utensil made specifically for mixing powdered matcha with water. Handcrafted from one piece of natural bamboo, it has 120 tines designed to break up clumps and create a light layer of foam. Its compact size suits beginners preparing matcha in a bowl.
How is this bamboo chasen made?
Each whisk is carefully cut from a single piece of bamboo. Splitting the bamboo, winding the thread, and shaping the tines are completed by hand using Japanese craft methods. The whisk measures 11 cm long, with a diameter of 5.5 cm at the tine end.
- Material: natural bamboo
- Construction: one-piece, handcrafted design with 120 tines
- Dimensions: 11 cm long and 5.5 cm wide at the tines
- Intended use: mixing matcha in a bowl
Natural bamboo can release small fibers during shaping. Any loose fibers can be removed gently with fingertips before first use.
How do you whisk matcha with it?
Place matcha powder in the bottom of a bowl, then add a small amount of water at no more than 75°C. Whisk energetically in an M-shaped motion for about 20 seconds. This movement mixes the powder into the water and produces a light foam on the surface.
This short chasen is intended for bowl preparation. A longer chasen is better suited to whisking inside a cup. Unlike an electric frother, the bamboo whisk needs no batteries. An electric frother can work directly in a cup or glass and can prepare several servings in a carafe. A blender, hand mixer, or shaker can also mix matcha.
How should the whisk be cleaned and dried?
Rinse the chasen with cold water without cleaning products. Leave it standing upright with the tines facing upward, then allow it to air-dry fully in a dry place. In humid conditions, pat it gently with a cloth before air-drying.
Do not return a damp whisk to its case, since trapped moisture can encourage mold and affect the drink’s taste. The recycled and recyclable cardboard box is intended to protect the whisk during delivery, not for storage after use. Replace the chasen when its tines become fragile or begin to break.
Frequently asked questions
This chasen is carved from one piece of natural bamboo. Its 120 fine tines are formed through hand splitting, thread wrapping, and rolling.
The whisk measures 11 cm long and 5.5 cm across at the tines.
Place matcha in a bowl, add a small amount of water at no more than 75°C (167°F), then whisk briskly in an M-shaped motion. About 20 seconds of whisking produces a light layer of foam.
This short chasen is intended for preparing matcha in a bowl. A longer chasen or electric frother is better suited to whisking directly in a cup.
Rinse it with cold water without cleaning products. Remove any loose bamboo fibers with your fingers before use.
Let it dry upright with the tines facing upward in a dry, open place. Do not return a damp whisk to its cardboard case, which is intended only to protect it during delivery. In humid conditions, pat it gently with a cloth before air-drying.
Replace the chasen when its tines begin to weaken or break. Lifespan depends on use and care.
No. The chasen is a traditional manual utensil designed for mixing powdered matcha with water, so it needs no batteries or electrical power.