Tag: matcha
How to Choose a Real Chasen (Matcha Whisk)
What makes a real chasen (matcha whisk) — the 500-year Takayama tradition, why most Amazon listings aren't bamboo at all, and the one we'd actually buy.
Best Matcha Bowls (Chawan) for Beginners: 5 Picks in 2026
Five real, in-stock matcha bowls for home use, from a $74 Kutani-ware starter piece to a full lacquerware tea set, plus two genuinely Japan-made Amazon options.