{"title":"Accessories","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mini-tree-branch-spoons","title":"Mini Tree Branch Spoons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tree branch spoons are perfect for mixing cream into tea, using in sugar pots, and indulging in ice cream, flan, or cake. We love the organic, \u003cem\u003ewabisabi\u003c\/em\u003e handle, adding a little bit of flair to your table! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17535903175,"sku":"11-400-0003","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/branch-spoon_wh.jpg?v=1492114842"},{"product_id":"matcha-scoop","title":"Matcha Scoop","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChashaku are used for making matcha. Two scoops with this bamboo matcha scoop is about 1\/2 teaspoon of matcha – or a single serving of tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that each item is made from natural bamboo and they may differ slightly from the photo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.5\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13868483271,"sku":"12-300-0002","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chashaku1.jpg?v=1522294537"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-whisk-chasen","title":"Matcha Whisk (Made in China)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e (tea whisk) is a tool necessary to create matcha tea. This 80-tine chasen whisks the matcha to the perfect viscosity – not too thick and not too thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; plastic container for storage included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDesigned in Japan \/ Made in China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32733817354,"sku":"12-300-0003","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/whisk_japan_grande_8c511301-6149-42d5-9dd7-a86bb1686473.jpg?v=1522289140"},{"product_id":"tea-stand-strainer","title":"Tea Stand Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea for one but only have loose leaf tea? We've got you covered. This handy tea strainer rest across both rims of your tea cup or mug. The basket measures 2-1\/2 inches across and 2-1\/4 inches deep, leaving plenty of room for steeping tea leaves. With a total span with wire rests of 4 inches, this strainer fits across cups with a 3 inch diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sturdy stainless steel strainer is dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4\u003c\/span\u003e\"W x 2-1\/2\"D x 2-1\/4\"L; basket 2-1\/4\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283225493583,"sku":"12-400-0001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/Stand_Tea_Strainer.jpg?v=1506132084"},{"product_id":"seto-stone-white-matcha-whisk-holder","title":"Seto Stone White Matcha Whisk Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha whisk holders are called \u003cem\u003ekusenaoshi\u003c\/em\u003e or \"cowlick corrector.\" These holders* make sure each tine of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/matcha-tea-whisk-chasen\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e keeps its shape. It's important for matcha whisk tines to maintain even spacing so that the consistency of the resulting matcha is smooth and with no clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis holder is made in Seto City, a place famous for stoneware artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about how to make matcha here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-make-matcha\"\u003eHow to Make Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/2\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Seto stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Does not include the whisk. Order the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/matcha-tea-whisk-chasen\"\u003ewhisk\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2775575298058,"sku":"12-300-0006","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/whisk_holder.jpg?v=1532481255"},{"product_id":"kazuho-white-bamboo-match-tea-whisk","title":"Suikaen Kazuho White Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the functionality and beauty of an authentic Takayama Chasen. The Takayama region in Nara is famous for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(matcha whisk) craftsmanship for hundreds of years. The Kazuho chasen is made with white bamboo and features 70 prongs which are slightly curled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimura family has been making chasen for 530 years. Yasaburo Tanimura is the 25th generation chasen maker. The family business employs 30 people, but they only complete 20 chasen per day as it requires numerous steps, all requiring handmade techniques. On the other hand, chasen made outside of Japan, on the other hard, skip the curing method (and thus require a desiccant packet in its packaging), is curled using heat, and is chemically treated for cosmetic purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimuras cure the bamboo in their shed for two years, and curl each whisk by hand (not with heat). There are also no bleaching or chemicals applied to the bamboo, leaving the \"imperfections\" of the bamboo for the user to see and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe visited Suikaen Tanimura Chasen in spring of 2023 – read all about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA satisfied customer sent us the following review, \"Thank you for stocking this beautiful chasen! I just used it and it is light, flexible and makes fine bubbles for matcha, excellent!\" - Andrea \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMade in Nara, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suikaen Tanimura Chasen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40833630896207,"sku":"12-400-0007","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/suikaen_kazuko_matcha_whisk.jpg?v=1699656727"},{"product_id":"black-bamboo-shin-matcha-tea-whisk","title":"Suikaen Shin Black Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the functionality and beauty of an authentic Takayama Chasen. The Takayama region in Nara is famous for its \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e (matcha whisk) craftsmanship for hundreds of years. This particular chasen is made with Shichiku (purplish black bamboo). The tips of the prongs are oval-shaped, resulting in a chasen that is used in formal tea ceremonies. The Tanimura family kindly finished these chasen with thread featuring Umami Mart's signature red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimura family has been making chasen for 530 years. Yasaburo Tanimura is the 25th generation chasen maker. The family business employs 30 people, but they only complete 20 chasen per day as it requires numerous steps, all requiring handmade techniques. On the other hand, chasen made outside of Japan, on the other hard, skip the curing method (and thus require a desiccant packet in its packaging), is curled using heat, and is chemically treated for cosmetic purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimuras cure the bamboo in their shed for two years, and curl each whisk by hand (not with heat). There are also no bleaching or chemicals applied to the bamboo, leaving the \"imperfections\" of the bamboo for the user to see and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe visited Suikaen Tanimura Chasen in spring of 2023 – read all about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA satisfied customer sent us the following review, \"Thank you for stocking this beautiful chasen! I just used it and it is light, flexible and makes fine bubbles for matcha, excellent!\" - Andrea \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMade in Nara, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suikaen Tanimura Chasen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40833632469071,"sku":"12-400-0008","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/suikaen_shin_matcha_whisk3.jpg?v=1699657847"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/kitchen-coffee-and-tea-accessories.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}