{"product_id":"matcha-whisk","title":"Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Chasen) — Hand-Cut Madake | Strabella","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe replacement chasen, when yours has earned its rest.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTL;DR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadake bamboo, hand-cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, ~80 prongs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e for an 8–12 month-old whisk that's started to splay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$9.99\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most affordable bamboo chasen we sell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost matcha drinkers replace their bamboo whisk every 8–12 months. This is the SKU you order when prongs start splaying outward and stop springing back. Same Madake bamboo, same prong count, same hand-cut process — without the bowl you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a chasen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chasen (茶筅) is a traditional Japanese bamboo whisk used to whisk powdered matcha into a fine foam. Hand-cut from a single piece of Madake bamboo, a chasen typically has 80–120 prongs that flex during whisking to create the thousands of micro-bubbles that define a properly prepared bowl of matcha. A chasen is consumable — it lasts 8–12 months of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadake bamboo, hand-cut from a single piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProng count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 months daily; 18–24 months weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacing an existing whisk · adding to an existing bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Care for a Bamboo Whisk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak in warm water for 5 minutes before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water after every use — never soap or dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-dry on a chasen-naoshi holder, or upright in a clean spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace when 3+ prongs break or splay outward without springing back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when to replace my chasen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReplace it when 3+ prongs are broken, when prongs splay outward and don't spring back, or when the whisk fails to produce a fine foam after 20 seconds of proper whisking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a bamboo whisk go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Heat and detergent crack bamboo and degrade the prongs in a single cycle. Always rinse by hand with warm water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Strabella\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-built since 2023, run by Lisa in Newport Beach, Strabella is a small US-based brand of considered matcha tools and quiet kitchen objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from the United States — typically 2–3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree US shipping on orders over $25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"Strabella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48309357641943,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2477\/8711\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-22at11.32.19AM.png?v=1771788796","url":"https:\/\/www.strabellahome.com\/products\/matcha-whisk","provider":"Strabella Home \u0026 Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}