Matcha Besen Chasen blonde no-return This recently rediscovered Chinese treasure

This recently rediscovered Chinese treasure is Emperor Huizong's legandary favourite tea

Sunshine in a cup

super-fine mesh strainer with anti-drip coaster that doubles as a lid and P&T branding

a warm cup of tea to sip on

stashing away neatly on a refrigerator door as the tea slowly infuses

Matcha Besen Chasen blonde no-return This recently rediscovered Chinese treasureThe list of tools and equipment used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony is exhaustive. For modern day matcha fans, however, only a few are absolute musts among them the chasen whisk. This 80 bristled wonder is masterfully carved out of a single piece of bamboo in the traditional way. To achieve that all important matcha froth, whisk briskly in M shaped, not circular, strokes. Just remember: its all in the wrist.