Matcha Essentials: A Beginner’s guide to the Essential Matcha-making tools

While there are hundreds of videos, blogs, and articles telling you about all the new or unique tools you might need to create a good cup of Matcha, not many is going to tell you which of those tools you actually need or use. Lucky for you this blog contains all the essential tools you might need as a beginner to making matcha at home. 

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Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)

The Chasen is a whisk made from a single piece of bamboo that is hand crafted to contain multiple thing prongs. This shape is what allows for a frothy and smooth result and is incomparable to other alternatives such as frothers, traditional rubber whisks, or anything else. 

Chasen Tate (Whisk Holder)

If there is a Chasen there is also its partner, the Chasen Tate. The Chasen Tate or the Whisk Holder, as its name describes,  is a holder for your Chasen. This is essential to keep your Chasen away from damages and to keep its iconic shape, allowing the life of your Chasen to prolong. 

Chawan (Matcha Bowl)

While some would opt out of buying a Chawan, thinking that its just any other bowl, the Chawan is actually created specifically for whisking Matcha. Due to its wide and deep bowl shape, there is enough room to freely whisk using the Chasen while also preventing any of its contents to spill out. In addition to this Chawans are usually shaped so that the bottom lays flat allowing for, again, easier movement while using the Chasen. 

Other Optional Tools

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Matcha Sifter

The main purpose of the sifter is to ensure that the matcha powder remains fine and it is whisked in without any clumps. However, a lot of the time, this could be replace by any fine sifter you may have lying around or could even be foregone overall. 

Chashaku (Bamboo Scoop)

This tool is a slim scoop made from bamboo in which typically carries around 1 gram of matcha per scoop and while it is aesthetically pleasing to have, measuring spoons are a great alternative that is cheaper and easily accessible. 

Weighing Scale

While this is great for accurate and consistent drinks every time, it is not a need when you have access to other measuring tools such as simple measuring spoons and cups. 

Final Words

A great cup of matcha does not just depend on the quality of the matcha powder but also the process of creating the drink and the tools that help you create said drink. It is best to assess what tools align with your goal and what you deem as important to creating that perfect cup of matcha because in the end it all depends on what is available to you, what you are willing to invest your money in, and what you think you can forego.