Jade Leaf Matcha - Traditional Starter Set - Bamboo Whisk (Chasen), Bamboo Scoop (Chashaku), Stainless Steel Sifter, Preparation Guide

This was the perfect starter kit because I learned what I need and don't need. I also don't like buying too many things (e.g., the chawan bowl and the whisk holder) especially if I realize I don't like it later. So this starter kit really appealed to me, and I highly recommend it. As someone who is not preparing matcha as a ritual, I only need the bamboo whisk because I just use a tea spoon to measure my matcha and I don't sift it. I just whisk away in hot water and my matcha latte taste fine. I've had my whisk for about 6 months at use it at least once a week. This past month, I've used it daily and it is still functional and doesn't appear moldy. I attached a video of its current state. After I'm done whisking my matcha, I'll pour hot water in a bowl, whisk the matcha remnants off my bamboo whisk, and then rinse my bamboo whisk with room temperature water. After, I'll air dry it and store it away once it's completely dry. The size of the whisk is fine and it is exactly what I wanted. Since I don't use the sifter for my matcha, I use it for other things when I cook and it works well! It hasn't rusted and it is durable. The bamboo scoop was fine but just unnecessary for me. Now that I know that I'll be preparing matcha long term, I'll look into investing in a whisk holder and a chawan bowl.

great using 2 years

This set was a really great purchase. Be aware that the chasen bamboo whisk is made by hand , the bristles are meant to be thin and a few will break with normal / correct usage. it is meant to be replaced every few months , the directions will explain and are useful. I use it gently, discard the few peices that break off occasionally . I have yet to replace mine and its basically almost lasted a whole year.

with these essential tools i am able to enjoy ceremonial matcha powder that is prepared the right way... i plan on ordering jade leaf matcha powders too in the near future !!!

The quality of the items is okay. I’m having an issue with the bamboo spoon. It’s cracked on the back and of course there’s no way to return/exchange the item. So this part of the set is really useless as you will get splinters and it will break quick. I’d recommend maybe a different product and seller