Urban Tokyo

Beautifully crafted for both aesthetic appeal and functionalserving. This adds a subtle touch of tradition and visual interest to your tea setting. 

A kusenaoshi is a ceramic stand designed to hold a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) after use. Its primary function is to help the whisk maintain its proper curved shape, which prolongs its lifespan and ensures it works effectively for frothing matcha tea.

This Light Blue Ceramic Matcha Whisk Holder is a small, glossy, light blue ceramic piece with a smooth surface. It has a wide, stable base that tapers inward before expanding into a rounded midsection, then narrows again toward the top opening. The opening is circular and relatively small and is designed to hold and support a matcha whish upright. This shape is commonly associated with a matcha whisk holder (chasen stand), used in Japanese tea ceremonies to maintain the shape of a bamboo whisk.

Key Functions:

• Shape Maintenance: Prevents the whisk tines from splaying out or becoming misshapen.
• Drying Support: Allows air circulation around the whisk, helping it dry evenly and reducing the risk of mold.
• Storage: Keeps the whisk upright and stable between uses.

This tool is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and by matcha enthusiasts to care for their tea-making utensils.

Usage in Tea Ceremony
In a formal tea ceremony, the kusenaoshi is used alongside other tools such as the chawan (tea bowl), Chashaku (matcha scoop), and chasen (bamboo whisk). 

Size: 3"H

Material: Porcelain

Not microwave safe. 

Care Instructions: Hand Wash ONLY. NOT Dishwasher safe. Dry completely before storing.

Made in China, ships from USA