Suikaen Tanimura Yasuburo: Shichiku Purple Bamboo Shin Chasen Matcha Whisk 紫竹茶筌 真Shin "True" this style of whisk does not have curled tips. Curled tips indicate that the whisk is new and prevent the tips from breaking off before use. Once the curled tips are uncurled by soaking in hot water, they should look the these "shin" whisks Leaving the tips uncurled as new whisks means they need to be handled with extra care. They are made to have approximately 70 prongs. "Purple" bamboo is a specific type of bamboo that turns a beautiful

easygoing character

Comes in a sealed inner bag and a washi paper gift can (random design)

the larger grains you get

A new and still very rare cultivar

Balancing sweetness with bitterness

The tradition dates back to the early 19th century when Master Craftsman

gokou is also known for its sweet

Labeled "Heritage Grade" due the utilization of traditional shading -- a canopy with yoshizu reeds layered in gradual steps

Lack of Astringency (15%):  8/10 (10 = least astringent)

Avoid sudden temperature changes

Ten sheets of ten labels for a total of 100 labels

and tea quality in mind