Suikaen Takayama Chasen 真 SHIN — {紫竹 dark bamboo } Hōjicha Powder giving way to savoury

giving way to savoury

Handcrafted by industry specialists in Tsubame city

MATSU tote bags featuring our original illustrations inspired by shinshi (神使) — divine messengers found at Japanese Shintō shrines that serve as mediators between people and the gods

a valley near Uji renowned for over 800 years of tea cultivation

• Each pouch contains 3-5g of tea leaves—perfect for brewing 1-2 cups

Suikaen Takayama Chasen 真 SHIN — {紫竹 dark bamboo } Hōjicha Powder giving way to savouryChasen is a traditional bamboo whisk and an essential tool for whisking matcha with water to create a smooth, delicious bowl. The craft of chasen making originated around 530 years ago in Takayama, Nara, where the whisks familiar shape was first established. Its form has remained largely unchanged thanks to generations of dedicated craftspeople. Today, while chasens are made both in Japan and abroad, Takayama chasens continue to represent the original