Kubo Sabun
Master of his craft
Only a very small handful of artisans remain today making the Takayama Chasen.
Most have retired in the Winter of 2015. Since this Chasen is made by hand, only a limited number is available.
Mr. Kubo Sabun is the 24th generation Master Craftsman for the Takayama Chasen. All of Mr. Kubo Sabun's tea whisks are beautifully hand crafted and made from all natural superior quality Japanese white bamboo grown in the Nara Prefecture of Japan.
How it's made
Traditional Whisks
*These are not videos taken from Kubo Sabun, but rather for educational purposes.
Preserve Your Whisk
Chasens are not meant to last forever, but proper care will prolong its life span.
Do not soak the bottom of the whisk in water. DO NOT use soaps or detergents to wash. NOT dishwasher safe.
When not in use, keep the Chasen upright to avoid damage (the tines are fragile).
During use, whisk your matcha in a "W" or "M" motion until froth appears. Try not to put downward forced pressure on the tines, for example try to avoid touching the bottom of the bowl when whisking.
After each use, you may rinse it or soak it in water, and let it AIR DRY COMPLETELY. Make sure to rinse off all the tiny bits of matcha on the tines. Try to shake off any excess water before letting it sit upright (tines facing up).
Once the Chasen is completely dry, you may store it upright (tines facing up) in a cool, dry place.
Let customers speak for us
While the "Emerald" is a great daily option that I can drink daily as a regular tea for the health benefits, the "Gold" option will make a great choice for special occasions, like during the holidays. 😎
Incredible. Almost as if you are drinking hojicha from a Japanese cafe or coffee shop. Very rich in flavor, color is beautiful, and blends well with all sorts of milk.
While I've tried genmaicha tea in the past that you have to steep, this is a unique option which is powdered, (like matcha tea.) Mixing rice in with the matcha not only keeps costs down, but it adds its own unique benefits to the mix.
While I typically stick to their "Emerald," as it was difficult finding an affordable ceremonial option to drink daily as a regular tea, this is another unique offering by Midori Spring.
I purchased this because I kept seeing it in my email as if I was subscribed to the website but I don’t remember doing so. Anywho I purchased it and this is the best tasting matcha I’ve ever had. My go to was aiya which is good also but this is better tasting by far. The only thing I didn’t like was the shipping it took two weeks or a little longer to get here but customer service was excellent and fair. Overall Love love love. Gives a little boost in energy as well.
Successful birthday present.
I have compared this product to other products. Yes it’s more expensive however, I highly recommend it. Taste great and enjoy it daily.
I absolutely love this matcha!
You will instantly recognize the difference between cheap, inferior, acrid brands and the wonders of Midori. Midori is great-tasting and SMOOTH.
While culinary grade matcha options can often taste just fine as a cold brew, which neutralizes any unpleasant "seaweed" notes, it is awesome to discover an affordable ceremonial grade option that tastes amazing hot, called Emerald, by Midori Spring!
My biggest issue in the past, was that drinking matcha cold or adding creamers never seemed to bring the same amazing feelings or health benefits.
So thanks so much Midori Spring for providing an affordable, yet amazing, daily matcha option that I can drink straight. (And it goes great with my anime binges!) 😁
Love having this for an afternoon treat & pick me up!! Perfectly toasted flavour, that is yummy over almond milk and date syrup 😌🤍
I was new to matcha and wqs hunting for something thats similar to the taste i had in Japan. MIDORI SPRING got it all! I ordered almost everything to try and Loved their matcha quality and taste!
Rich, distinct but not overpowering flavor. I am a new fan.
I love this matcha and will keep buying it every month
Best matcha ever… the perfect way to begin each day ❤️
I have been a customer of Midori springs for over 7 years. The new packaging & “Hoji” definitely caught my eye. Convenient enough, I had already giving up coffee before, so this is a nice option to have if I want to make a “mocha”. It isn’t an exact replica of espresso by any means, it taste more like a medium-light roast drip coffee - but it’s definitely fun to have on hand! Plus I can now have “afternoon matcha” since it has less caffeine. :) Thanks Midori!