Kubo Sabun
Master of his craft
Only a very small handful of artisans remain today making the Takayama Chasen.
Most have retired in the Winter of 2015. Since this Chasen is made by hand, only a limited number is available.
Mr. Kubo Sabun is the 24th generation Master Craftsman for the Takayama Chasen. All of Mr. Kubo Sabun's tea whisks are beautifully hand crafted and made from all natural superior quality Japanese white bamboo grown in the Nara Prefecture of Japan.
How it's made
Traditional Whisks
*These are not videos taken from Kubo Sabun, but rather for educational purposes.
Preserve Your Whisk
Chasens are not meant to last forever, but proper care will prolong its life span.
Do not soak the bottom of the whisk in water. DO NOT use soaps or detergents to wash. NOT dishwasher safe.
When not in use, keep the Chasen upright to avoid damage (the tines are fragile).
During use, whisk your matcha in a "W" or "M" motion until froth appears. Try not to put downward forced pressure on the tines, for example try to avoid touching the bottom of the bowl when whisking.
After each use, you may rinse it or soak it in water, and let it AIR DRY COMPLETELY. Make sure to rinse off all the tiny bits of matcha on the tines. Try to shake off any excess water before letting it sit upright (tines facing up).
Once the Chasen is completely dry, you may store it upright (tines facing up) in a cool, dry place.
Let customers speak for us
I make matcha lattes daily, which has caused us to burn through many hand brothers over the past 20 years. Some have been quite pricey. This, however, is a powerful frother that performs so well - whether you like your lattes very dry (a lot of froth) or not.
I make two lattes daily and the charge lasts about a month. The odd time it has lost power when I need it, I give it a quick charge (enough to finish my latte) and then put it back for a full charge.
Very satisfied.
I searched a long time for a good matcha for my daily lattes. I tried many along the way. Midori Spring Emerald was smooth-tasting and the best value of those I tried.
Great flavor, no hint of the fishiness you taste in poor quality matcha. Just pure yum
I really love it!! It isn't bitter and tastes like grass at all
Amazing nutty, creamy taste. I feel like I am having dessert when I make a latte with this.
I've been waiting all my adult life for this matcha! It is very smooth to the taste and the fact that there are no heavy metals in it is a plus!
I'm a huge matcha drinker, have tried all kinds from all brands. I just took my first sip of Midori Spring Emerald and am blown away by the quality, taste, and umami of this matcha (and this isn't even their "top of the line" product!). This stuff is fantastic. Will be buying my matcha here from henceforth, and looking forward to sipping their other blends.
Love the rich toasty aromatic flavour! Goes well with milk and sugar.
Love the aroma and taste
I absolutely love this matcha. It’s so delicious as a latte and not bitter at all.
A good roasted flavo squr that is absolutely addictive!
Love this stuff! So glad I stumbled upon this website. Love the Matcha, have shared it with multiple friends already.
The Rare Ceremonial matcha is rich, earthy and delicious. I highly recommended it!
Bought some matcha & hoji green tea powders and both are so delicious! Switched from daily coffee to daily tea!
I was really impressed by the strong green color of the Emerald Matcha when I first opened the package and continued to be impressed by the delicious smooth flavor profile, that's why I am about to place a second order after making Matcha Cherry Oat milk beverages all month long :-)
