Matcha set - Wasabi - Ø 13 cm | H7 cm

This matcha set holds everything you need to whisk your own matcha: a ceramic bowl 13 cm in diameter and 7 cm high, a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen), a bamboo matcha scoop (chashaku) and a whisk holder to store the whisk on.

The set is made in Japan, has a decorated finish and arrives in a luxurious-looking cardboard gift box. That makes it a lovely present, although it is just as nice to treat yourself. Do note that Wasabi is the name of the colour and finish of this set, so no actual wasabi is involved. Matcha powder is not included either; you order that separately.

No, matcha powder is not part of this set. You get the ceramic bowl, the bamboo whisk, the bamboo scoop and the whisk holder, so you can pick the matcha you like best yourself.

In our range you will find loose matcha powder from Japan for traditional preparation, plus a matcha latte mix if you prefer something milder and sweeter. For whisking with this set, go for the pure powder, since the latte mix is mainly meant for milk drinks. Would you rather have everything in one go? Have a look to see whether the matcha starter set including tea is in stock. Not sure which matcha suits you? Just send us a message.

Add about 1 to 2 grams of matcha to the bowl (roughly two scoops with the bamboo scoop), pour in 60 to 70 ml of water at around 80 degrees and whisk with the bamboo whisk in a quick W motion until a fine layer of foam appears.

Sifting is not required, although it does help to avoid lumps if your powder has been open for a while. For a matcha latte, whisk this base first and then top it up with warm or cold milk. Avoid boiling water, because that turns your matcha bitter very quickly.

We recommend washing the bowl by hand in warm water with a mild detergent and drying it right away. The bowl is decorated ceramic from Japan, and a long, hot dishwasher cycle can dull the decoration over time.

We would also keep this bowl out of the microwave. You heat the water separately anyway and only pour it over the matcha afterwards. The bamboo whisk, the bamboo scoop and the whisk holder should never go in the dishwasher or the microwave, because bamboo discolours and splits very quickly.

The set comes with a traditional bamboo matcha whisk (chasen) with lots of thin, finely cut prongs, exactly what you need to whisk matcha light and frothy. A chasen is cut by hand from a single piece of bamboo, so the exact number of prongs can differ slightly from one whisk to the next. Would you like to know the precise number for your whisk? Send us a message and we will check it for you.

Before use, rest the whisk in warm water for a moment so the prongs become supple. After whisking, rinse it under running water without soap and let it dry on the whisk holder that comes with the set. That keeps its round shape and makes it last a lot longer.