The hand made bamboo tea whisk is an integral part of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It is used to whisk up matcha, a powdered green tea that is vibrant in colour and delicate in taste. With the aid of the whisk, matcha dissolves in water and the tea is believed to refresh both the body and the mind.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is also known as the Way of Tea. It is a traditional cultural activity, with Zen Buddhism as an influence in its development. The study for a tea practitioner takes many years and guests, too, need to know and appreciate the formal, proper way to behave.