What does a kusenaoshi do?
A kusenaoshi keeps a bamboo whisk in shape while it dries. A wet chasen left on its side dries bent, and its prongs splay; standing on a holder, handle up, the prongs dry in their natural curve and air reaches every part of the bamboo. That is why the holder, more than anything else, decides how long a whisk lasts.
How do you use a kusenaoshi?
The whisk goes on the holder straight after it is rinsed. Rinse the chasen in warm water without detergent, shake off the water gently and place it on the holder with the handle up and the prongs over the rounded top. Leave it in the open air until it is fully dry, and only then put it back in its tube or box.
Where does a kusenaoshi come from?
In our range the holder comes with the bowl. Every four-piece matcha set includes one, glazed to match its bowl, and some bowls are sold as a pair with their holder for customers who already own a whisk and a scoop.
| Product | What it holds | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lobed bowl and holder | Bowl and holder, five glazes | GTG203024 |
| Sakura bowl and holder (ZOI) | Bowl and holder | GTG203005 |
| Kai bowl and holder (ZOI) | Bowl and holder | GTG203006 |
| Zen set (ZOI) | Bowl, whisk, holder and scoop | GTG203001 |
| Ribbed set | Bowl, whisk, holder and scoop | GTG203017 |
All the sets are in matcha sets, and the whisks in matcha tools.