Chasen Bamboo Whisk Guide: Tine Count, Bamboo Colour, and Care
Chasen tine count (usually 60–120, hand-split by the maker) is hand-counted, so treat the printed number as a rough guide: fewer, thicker tines suit koicha's kneading; more, finer tines build usucha's foam. Bamboo colour marks tea-school tradition, not performance. Rinse in warm water only and dry tines-up on a stand.
