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Chasen / bamboo whisk: A chasen is an integral part of Japanese tea ceremonies, used to stir or whip matcha into the desired consistency. Cage whisk / ball whisk: A cage whisk, sometimes also referred to as a ball whisk, is a balloon whisk with a small spherical cage trapped inside of it, which in turn holds a metal ball.
Also, Omotesenke uses both an untreated bamboo chasen and a susudake chasen, or darkened-bamboo tea whisk, while Urasenke uses untreated bamboo for its chasen or tea whisk. The Fushin-an estate, where the 3rd generation, Sōtan, lived until retirement, is the home and headquarters of Omotesenke.
Bottom: iron pot placed on furo, bamboo ladle and hibashi placed upright in shakutate, fresh water container mizusashi on lacquered wood shelf tana Some implements for tea ceremony. From bottom left: chashaku (tea scoop), sensu (fan), chasen kusenaoshi (whisk shaper), chasen (bamboo whisk) and fukusa (purple silk cloth)
Whisks can be hard to clean but the whisk wiper gets rid of the hassle.
Whisk: Balloon whisk, gravy whisk, flat whisk, flat coil whisk, bell whisk, and other types. To blend ingredients smooth, or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping: Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end. Whisks are also made from bamboo. Wooden spoon
It includes a bamboo whisk and scoop, a ceramic whisk holder, a ceramic bowl, a ceramic scoop stand, a cotton tea cloth and a matcha powder sifter. $36 at Amazon. Related Stories:
Chasen (茶筅, tea whisk) This is the implement used to mix the powdered tea with the hot water. Tea whisks are carved from a single piece of bamboo. There are various types. Tea whisks quickly become worn and damaged with use, and the host should use a new one when holding a chakai or chaji. Chashaku (茶杓, tea scoop)
Tea equipment may be constructed of many materials, from iron in Japan to porcelain and clay in China, and also bamboo and other woods. Of particular repute are the Yixing clay teapots produced in eastern China, a type of Yixing ware. The Brown Betty was originally made from red clay found in Britain.