{"product_id":"set-matcha-japonais-wakaba","title":"Wakaba Japanese Matcha Set – 4 Bamboo Pieces","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.description-seo{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:10px 0 30px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:19px;margin:36px 0 12px;line-height:1.3}\n.description-seo h3{font-size:16px;margin:18px 0 6px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333}\n.description-seo p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo a{color:#e03030;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.description-seo .seo-dot{color:#e03030}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight{background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #e03030;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:6px}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}\n.description-seo .seo-price{font-size:16px;margin:0}\n.description-seo .seo-price s{color:#888}\n.description-seo .seo-price strong{color:#e03030}\n.split-section{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}\n.description-seo .seo-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0}\n.description-seo table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px}\n.description-seo th,.description-seo td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;line-height:1.5}\n.description-seo th{background:#fafafa;font-weight:700}\n.description-seo .todo{background:#fff3cd;padding:0 4px;border-radius:3px}\n.description-seo ol{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo .nw{white-space:nowrap}\n.description-seo .seo-faq{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 16px;background:#fafafa}\n.description-seo details{border-bottom:1px solid #eee}\n.description-seo details:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.description-seo details summary{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 26px}\n.description-seo details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.description-seo details summary::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:6px;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid #e03030;border-bottom:2px solid #e03030;transform:translateY(-60%) rotate(-45deg);transition:transform .2s ease}\n.description-seo details[open] summary::before{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(45deg)}\n.description-seo details p{padding-left:26px}\n@media (max-width:900px){\n.split-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:17px;margin-top:30px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:14.5px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-seo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWakaba matcha set\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the \u003cstrong\u003efour pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e you need to make matcha: the \u003cstrong\u003ebowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo whisk\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003emeasuring scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ewhisk holder\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps the chasen in shape. Enough to start without hunting for anything else — \u003cstrong\u003ethe tea is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e: bowl, whisk, scoop, whisk holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo whisk\u003c\/strong\u003e (chasen) with fine tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e with a scalloped rim, light and unbreakable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlazed ceramic whisk holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, celadon green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide base\u003c\/strong\u003e: the whisk works flat and the foam comes up better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e The four pieces and what each one does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking matcha calls for specific tools: the powder does not dissolve, it is \u003cstrong\u003eheld in suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Every piece in the set is there for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThe bowl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003echawan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWide enough and low enough to let the whisk work flat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThe whisk\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003echasen\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIts fine tines break up the lumps and raise the foam\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThe scoop\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003echashaku\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMeasures the powder: one or two scoops per bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eThe holder\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003ekusenaoshi\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDries the whisk tines down and keeps its shape\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Making matcha, step by step\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure\u003c\/strong\u003e one or two scoops of matcha into the bowl, about 2 g. Sift it if the powder has clumped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour in 60 to 70 ml of water\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e70-80 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Never boiling: water that is too hot turns matcha bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisk in a W\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the wrist, without pressing on the base. The movement comes from the forearm, not the shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep going for 15 to 20 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, until a fine, even foam covers the whole surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink it straight away\u003c\/strong\u003e: matcha settles and sinks after a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the foam will not come up, it is almost always one of three things: water too hot, not enough powder, or the whisk pressed too hard against the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A bamboo bowl rather than ceramic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional matcha bowl is ceramic. This one is \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is a practical choice: it is \u003cstrong\u003efar lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e, it does not shatter if it falls, and it stays warm in the hand where ceramic heats up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shape follows that of a chawan: \u003cstrong\u003ewide and shallow\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the whisk sweeps the base without being cramped. The \u003cstrong\u003escalloped rim\u003c\/strong\u003e and the facets cut into the body give it its look, and the bamboo shows its vertical fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e The whisk holder, the piece nobody thinks to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chasen is expensive and spoils quickly if left to dry flat: the tines close in, lose their shape, then snap. The \u003cstrong\u003ekusenaoshi\u003c\/strong\u003e — that small ceramic stand — exists precisely for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rinsing, you \u003cstrong\u003eset the whisk on it, tines down\u003c\/strong\u003e. It air-dries holding its original curve and lasts far longer. This is the accessory most entry-level kits leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Caring for the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe whisk:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse it in clear hot water right after use. \u003cstrong\u003eNever soap\u003c\/strong\u003e, never the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry it on its holder\u003c\/strong\u003e, tines down, in open air — never in a closed cupboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand wash in warm water, dry immediately. No dishwasher, no microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scoop:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe it dry with a cloth. It does not need washing with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe holder:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand wash — it cleans like any glazed ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever leave anything to soak\u003c\/strong\u003e: bamboo swells and eventually splits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Build your Japanese table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wakaba set rounds out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-culinaire-japonais\"\u003eJapanese tableware\u003c\/a\u003e range. If you prefer steeped tea to whisked tea, have a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/theieres-japonaises\"\u003eJapanese teapots\u003c\/a\u003e, and to go alongside, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bol-japonais\"\u003eJapanese bowls\u003c\/a\u003e. It also sits among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/idee-cadeau-japon\"\u003eJapanese gift ideas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4 pieces: bowl, whisk, measuring scoop, whisk holder\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhisk holder\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic, celadon green\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBowl\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBamboo, scalloped rim, faceted body\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreparing matcha\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTea\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand wash, whisk rinsed in clear water without soap\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e FAQ: Japanese matcha set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the matcha tea included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The set contains the four utensils — bowl, whisk, scoop and holder — but not the powder. Allow about 2 g of matcha per bowl, that is one or two scoops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I really need a bamboo whisk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want foam. Matcha does not dissolve: it is held in suspension. A spoon leaves lumps and a deposit, whereas the fine tines of a chasen break the powder up and trap air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature should the water be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 70 and 80 °C, never boiling. Water that is too hot scorches the powder and makes the matcha frankly bitter. With no thermometer, boil the water then wait two to three minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean the bamboo whisk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn clear hot water, right after use, swirling it in a bowl of water. Never soap, never the dishwasher: detergent clings to bamboo and ends up in the next cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the little ceramic stand for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a kusenaoshi, a whisk holder. The chasen dries on it tines down, which keeps its curve. Without it the tines close in and snap far sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the bowl bamboo and not ceramic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a practical choice. Bamboo is much lighter, it does not break if it falls, and it stays warm in the hand when ceramic heats up. The shape itself follows a chawan: wide and shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the bowl go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — not the bowl, the whisk or the scoop. Bamboo takes to neither dishwasher heat nor detergents. Hand wash in warm water and dry immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a bamboo whisk last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely down to care. Rinsed in clear water and dried on its holder, a chasen lasts several months of regular use. Left damp and flat, it spoils in weeks. The tines are a wearing part: they do eventually snap, and that is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this set suitable for a beginner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is rather the point: it brings the four pieces together at once, with nothing to track down separately. The only thing left to buy is the matcha powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the set made in Japan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It takes the shapes and the uses of Japanese matcha utensils, but it is not made in Japan. 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