Both make great matcha. But they suit very different lifestyles.
The chasen — a whisk used in Japanese tea ceremony for over 500 years
— and the matcha shaker — its modern, portable counterpart — each have
their place. Here's how to choose.
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The Chasen
Best for: Tea ceremony lovers, slow mornings, purists
A chasen produces beautifully frothy matcha with a rich, layered
flavour. Traditional chasen are hand-carved from bamboo — but modern
resin chasen are also available, and come with real advantages:
they're dishwasher-safe, resistant to mould, and built to last.
The one we carry at FUKUOKA OTAKU is made by Fugetsu, a trusted
Japanese manufacturer. It disassembles completely for easy cleaning
— something bamboo chasen can never do.
What to keep in mind:
・Requires a tea bowl
・Takes a little practice to get the wrist motion right
・Not practical for travel or the office
The Matcha Shaker
Best for: Busy mornings, travel, matcha lattes, beginners
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Add matcha powder, pour in a small amount of warm water, shake for
20–30 seconds. The wing-shaped structure inside prevents clumping
and produces a smooth concentrate — ready to drink as-is or poured
over milk and ice.
・What to keep in mind
・No technique needed
・Easy to clean, travel-friendly
・Works for both hot and cold drinks
Inspired by Kaga Yamanaka lacquerware — beautiful enough to leave
on your desk
Which One Should You Choose?
If you love the ritual → chasen.
If you want great matcha every day without the fuss → shaker.
Many matcha lovers own both: the chasen for weekend mornings,
the shaker for everything else.
8 Colors, One for Every Style
The FUKUOKA OTAKU matcha shaker comes in 8 colors, each inspired
by traditional Japanese color names: Jet Black, Antique Vermilion,
Pink, Cherry Blossom Pink, Yamabuki Yellow, Fresh Leaf Green,
Indigo White, and Deep Forest Green.
Shop the matcha shaker — and the Fugetsu resin chasen — at
FUKUOKA OTAKU. Ships internationally from Fukuoka, Japan.