Aiya, Chakoshi Japanese Strainer

This Matcha Chakoshi is perfect for sifting Matcha. It's easy and quick to use and convenvient when preparing just one cup of matcha tea. Amanvida chose this sieve or strainer for its properties. The mesh strainer is not too coarse but not too fine either, just right for matcha and other loose teas. The handle is sturdy and strong making it a very durable product and the strainer also lasts a long time.

Preparing your matcha
Put the matcha powder into a ceremonial bowl - be sure to sift gently through a Chakoshi (Japanese tea strainer)

Add the water and gently move the powder from the bottom of the bowl upwards using a chasen. (a scoop-like motion)

Stop scooping and now rotate the chasen in a circular motion through the tea
After your matcha is ready
Clean your chasen properly. Do not place in the dishwasher but rinse with warm water
Tip: after you have drunk your matcha, fill the bowl with warm water and whisk your chasen through the water in the same manner as preparing tea.

Remove the chasen from the water when all bits of matcha are removed and shake off the excess water

Leave the chasen to dry on a chasen whisk holder.
Depending on how often you use your chasen, the bamboo tines will separate. The bamboo tines on an unused chasen are very close together, but the more you use the chasen the more the tines will part as a result of the pressure caused by whisking with the chasen. It is completely normal for your chasen to ‘open up’. Use the chasen whisk holder so that it dries properly and keeps its shape.