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Matcha equipment explained
You need surprisingly little to make matcha: a bamboo whisk (chasen), a wide bowl (chawan) and a sifter cover the traditional method, and a jar or electric frother covers lattes. These guides explain what each tool does, what it costs in NZ, and which purchase to make first.
What you need to start
- 1A sifterAny fine tea strainer works
- 2A bowlWide enough to whisk in
- 3A whiskA bamboo chasen, or a frother for lattes
- 4A scoopA chashaku holds about 1 g
茶筅Matcha whisk (chasen)
What a chasen matcha whisk is, why bamboo beats a spoon or frother, how to choose prong counts, and how to use and care for one so it lasts.
茶碗Matcha bowl (chawan)
What a chawan matcha bowl is, what shape and size actually matter for whisking, and whether you need one or can start with a bowl from the kitchen.
道具Matcha set
What a traditional matcha set includes (chasen, chawan, chashaku, sifter and stand), what each piece does, and what a good set costs in New Zealand.
入門Matcha kit
What a matcha starter kit includes, how kits differ from traditional sets, what to check before buying one in NZ, and when building your own is smarter.
Not sure where to start? Read how to make matcha first (it shows every tool in use) or jump straight to the chasen whisk guide, the one tool that changes the drink most.