{"product_id":"light-blue-3-matcha-whisk-stand","title":"Light Blue 3\" Matcha Whisk Stand","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrban Tokyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eeautifully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003ecrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eboth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eaesthetic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eappeal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003efunctional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gs_tkn\"\u003eserving. This adds a subtle touch of tradition and visual interest to your tea setting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-bm=\"81\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-bm=\"52\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-bm=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-bm=\"83\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrevents the whisk tines from splaying out or becoming misshapen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllows air circulation around the whisk, helping it dry evenly and reducing the risk of mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeeps the whisk upright and stable between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-bm=\"84\"\u003eThis tool is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and by matcha enthusiasts to care for their tea-making utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage in Tea Ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a formal tea ceremony, the kusenaoshi is used alongside other tools such as the chawan (tea bowl), Chashaku (matcha scoop), and chasen (bamboo whisk). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot microwave safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions: Hand Wash ONLY. NOT Dishwasher safe. Dry completely before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in China, ships from USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Tokyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47825308057826,"sku":"TTUT0090","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/9213\/4297\/files\/8f96f07bf59835c4d1e0fc432a2bbeb3d34aaea59a41134048180c6da27333d3.webp?v=1779557786","url":"https:\/\/aakitchenloft.com\/products\/light-blue-3-matcha-whisk-stand","provider":"The Kitchen Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}