* Handcrafted * Japanese Chanoyu Utensils Chashaku The Chashaku is an integral part of preparing the Japanese powdered green tea called Matcha. It is used to scoop the tea from Natsume (caddy) using its curved portion. Made from the black bamboo variety, this Chashaku is ideal for tea lovers just beginning their experience of the tea ceremony. Sometimes it is also called the casual Chashaku. In the tea ceremony, more elaborate and decorative Chashakus can be used. Chasen (Bamboo Whisk) The Chasen is made from Bamboo. It is used to whisk Matcha in a bowl. These days, many types of Chasen can be found in various colors and thickness. The highest quality whisks are made by hand, including the curling of the strands. Chawan - Akane The Matcha bowl, also known as Chawan, is an integral part of the Chanoyu tea ceremony of Japan.