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Markmarkymarcus
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 Posted: May 28, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: Cleaning Matcha whisk and Sifter? |
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| What is the best way to clean the Matcha Whisk and Sifter after use? |
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okimasa
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| Posted: May 28, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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For the whisk, if you have a little holder/stand thing for it, put it on there and gently with a cloth (or even a tooth brush, although I've never tried) wipe off the little bits of Matcha.
For the strainer, I don't think there's much of a science to it, just make sure its dry before use! |
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Markmarkymarcus
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| Posted: May 28, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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| okimasa wrote: | For the whisk, if you have a little holder/stand thing for it, put it on there and gently with a cloth (or even a tooth brush, although I've never tried) wipe off the little bits of Matcha.
For the strainer, I don't think there's much of a science to it, just make sure its dry before use! |
So you would never rinse the Whisk under cold or warm water to clean it? |
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olivierco
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| Posted: May 29, 2008 12:45 am Post subject: |
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| I rinse it in warm water (a longer time after brewing koicha) |
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Markmarkymarcus
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| Posted: May 29, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| olivierco wrote: | | I rinse it in warm water (a longer time after brewing koicha) |
Ok thank you for that.
Next pay I'm going to be buying the whole Matcha range of items so I want to make sure I know how to take care of everything the best I can! |
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okimasa
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| Posted: May 29, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Markmarkymarcus wrote: | | So you would never rinse the Whisk under cold or warm water to clean it? |
I think I understand your question a little better now.
When I make matcha, I always do it in some ceremonial way. (Ususally a simple "basic" way).
After I've finished drinking, I pour a little warm water (from my kettle that has been cooling since the beginning of the session) into my chawan, and then pour it out. Then I pour a lot of warm water into my chawan and with the whisk, do the same "mixing" action as when making the Matcha. Then, I check the whisk to see if any tines have been damaged or broken (which should also be done at the beginning of the session).
What I suggested to do earlier was for doing a thorough clean every once and a while, sorry for the confusion! |
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sleepyredmoo
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| Posted: May 30, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: |
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| well a 12th generation tea master taught me to just whisk a bowl of hot water after i make it. |
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Markmarkymarcus
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| Posted: May 31, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Great, thank you for that you guy's, now I know how to take care of the Whisk.
One more little question I have is...How long does a Whisk last for before buying a new one (Based on making one cup of Matcha a day, everyday). When would you replace it? |
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okimasa
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| Posted: Jun 01, 2008 1:50 am Post subject: |
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| Markmarkymarcus wrote: | Great, thank you for that you guy's, now I know how to take care of the Whisk.
One more little question I have is...How long does a Whisk last for before buying a new one (Based on making one cup of Matcha a day, everyday). When would you replace it? |
It really all depends on how you whisk, if you are a bit hard on it or not. Also, I think it was Britt who mentioned it in another thread that a 75 tine whisk is stronger than a 100 tine one. But really rough guess (on a 100 tine Whisk) would be that you should get a year out of it.
If its your first whisk, you may go a little hard on it and it would need replacing sooner, but don't worry, they last once you get used to them. |
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