Matcha broom Urasenke Gengen Saiko, red thread

This Takayama Cha-sen from Chikumeido Sabun is a match broom associated with the Urasenke tea school. The Chikumeido Sabun manufactory has been producing high quality tea ceremony utensils for 24 generations, known and appreciated for their master craftsmanship and quality. They supply most tea ceremony schools and their students in Japan. Only traditional methods and techniques are used in the production of matcha brooms, starting with the selection and preparation of bamboo, including drying and de-oiling, through to the finished product.

The Gengen Saiko model is recommended for the experienced matcha lover and is decorated with a red thread, making the chasen a suitable gift for congratulations. Gengen Saiko can be used to whip a wonderful foam for the highest matcha enjoyment. The broom is made of white bamboo, which has been stored for more than two years and thus has greater stability and durability, provided that it is used with the respectful attention and care.

The assignment of Takayama Cha-sen to the Urasenke Tea School is based on the use of traditional manufacturing methods and techniques, as well as the many years of experience and dedication of the Chikumeido Sabun Manufactory, which meet the high standards and special requirements of the Urasenke Tea School. At Urasenke Tea School, great emphasis is placed on the selection and use of match brooms to ensure a perfect and memorable tea ceremony. The Urasenke School is known for its traditional and formal practices, and it is common for them to use certain types of match brooms that are specially selected and made for their practices.