129 Prongs This bamboo whisk is perfect for practicing the ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The Japanese tea ceremony (chado, or sado, or chanoyu - the way of tea ) is a traditional ritual in which powdered green tea, or matcha, is ceremonially prepared and served to a small group of guests. This whisk is split from one piece of bamboo into 128 tulip shaped prongs. More prongs mean a more frothy tea. Use it to whisk matcha tea in a tea bowl for a perfect cup of tea. More prongs mean more foam. This bamboo whisk is split from one piece into a 129 tulip shaped prongs. Most whisks on the market are 100 or fewer. Use to whisk matcha in a teabowl for a frothy foamy texture.