This item is useful for ensuring that the chasen will last as long as possible. The unique flared shape of a bamboo chasen whisk is what makes it so effective at whisking matcha. But when not used, a chasen can gradually lose its flared shape. This whisk stand (chasen-tate) keeps that from happening. It helps to retain the flared shape of the tips. As a purveyor of Japanese tea, Ippodo encourages chasen users to get more use and convenience out of the chasen for as long as possible. This ceramic item is a good fit for Ippodo chasen whisks. How do Ippodo staff use it? Consider keeping your chasen and whisk stand with your teapot and coffee dripper—out front, not in the back of the cupboard—so that you can decide whether you’re going to have black tea, coffee, or matcha while looking at your utensils.
