Mini Bamboo Travel Whisk Set

Mini bamboo travel set: a compact and authentic matcha tea utensil set signed by Hirata-san, made in Japan, to prepare, enjoy and share good matcha while traveling.

Features

• Type: matcha travel set
• Contents: handcrafted mini matcha whisk, folding mini bamboo scoop, protective bamboo case
• Artisans: Hirata-san and his father, Japan
• Use: travel, matcha on the go

In English: Compact bamboo travel matcha set by Hirata-san: mini whisk, folding bamboo scoop and protective bamboo case. Made in Japan.

This mini travel set is entirely made in Japan by Hirata-san and his father. It includes:

• a handcrafted mini matcha tea whisk
  
• a folding mini bamboo scoop
• a protective bamboo case

Between the ages of 18 and 28, I went by the pseudonym "Super Vagabond": after my heart problems, I had chosen to lead a life of constant wandering and to make every day an Adventure.

How can I make good matcha tea with a beautiful foam for my morning ritual when I'm in the middle of the Laotian jungle? This mini bamboo travel set meets that need.

Dimitri (on the left) and me (on the right) loved going on motorbike trips in Asia.

Being able to prepare matcha tea anywhere, anytime, with a minimal set while traveling, hiking, or on the move is a real pleasure!

Even today, I never travel without a tin of matcha tea and a whisk, so I can enjoy and share good matcha 🍵 💚

This mini travel set contains a folding mini bamboo scoop for properly scooping your matcha, a mini bamboo whisk to give the matcha tea its creamy, delicious foam, and a bamboo case for traveling.

The bamboo matcha whisk (called chasen in Japanese) is handmade from a single piece of bamboo in the Nara region by Hirata-san and his father, our specialist partner artisans. It is not possible to produce these bamboo whisks with a machine, which is why they are all unique.

The bamboo scoop (called chashaku in Japanese) is traditionally used to scoop a small amount of matcha to make tea. This scoop is carved from a piece of bamboo and passed over hot steam to be bent by hand. It is a process that requires a great deal of patience and dexterity to avoid breaking the bamboo.

To complete your travel kit you will need matcha tea, and you can use any small container at hand as a bowl (when traveling I use a small titanium camping cup).

Use and care

To take the mini whisk out of its case, hold it by the middle:

Warning: if the mini whisk is pushed too far down into its case, it can be difficult to remove.

When you are not using it, it is best to take the whisk out of its case, because if it stays in there all the time your whisk can get damaged and fold back on itself. Storing it on a naoshi whisk holder is ideal for keeping the whisk's shape.

Follow the instructions in our preparation guide for making matcha tea to use these accessories.

Make sure to always keep these delicate pieces dry and to wipe them with a dry cloth after use. Do not store them in direct sunlight, in a place that is too drafty (in the wind, near air conditioning) or exposed to temperature changes (near an oven or a heat source, a radiator, etc.)