{"product_id":"three-snow-matcha-strainer","title":"Matcha Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe single tool that separates a good bowl of matcha at home from a great one. Sieving matcha breaks up the static clumps that form in storage, so the powder hydrates evenly when you whisk it. Without that step you get a grainy mouthfeel and a thin foam; with it you get the velvet texture and pale jade color that a serious tea bar pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this strainer apart is a proprietary Tsubame surface treatment called \u003cem\u003eKona-Tsukazu\u003c\/em\u003e—literally, \"powder doesn't stick.\" Under magnification, the 30-mesh screen is covered in roughly 80,000 microscopic peaks per square millimeter; in practice, matcha falls through at nearly twice the rate of a standard 30-mesh sieve, cutting sieving time by about 50%. Less powder clings to the wire, less is wasted, and a single sieve handles a busy tea session without slowing down. A small hook on the rim balances it across the lip of a chawan while you sift; the matte finish keeps it visually quiet against ceramic. The yellow gold plating uses 24K gold over food-safe 18-8 stainless steel and suppresses the metallic note untreated steel can leave on delicate teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular tool is in regular use by Japanese tea bars and European matcha cafés—where every saved second compounds across a service. Three Snow has been making professional wire-craft in Tsubame-Sanjo since 1963; this is one of the few of their pro tools that earns a place on a home counter, both for what it does and for how it looks while doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-8 stainless steel with 24K yellow gold plating, matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize (product):\u003c\/strong\u003e ø 2.83 × W 1.46 × H 3.94 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize (package):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.95 × 7.48 × 1.57 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (product):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.068 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (shipping):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.132 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plating is food-safe gold; any color change or wear with use is purely cosmetic and the strainer remains safe to use. Do not clean with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), which can discolor the plating. Dishwasher use is not recommended, as it may dull the finish. Occasional brown marks at the rim are caused by the surface treatment beneath the plating and will not progress like rust—the strainer remains fully functional. If the plating wears significantly over years of use, re-plating service is available through Three Snow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Snow","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Gold","offer_id":45656616566975,"sku":"TS11","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/3991\/4943\/files\/ThreeSnow_TS11_31299_Matcha-Strainer-Yellow-Gold.png?v=1779505899","url":"https:\/\/www.waza-nyc.com\/products\/three-snow-matcha-strainer","provider":"WAZA NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}