Corvale Individual Whisks

Choosing Your Whisk: 80, 100, or 120 Tines

Tine count isn't just a spec on a box — it's the single biggest factor in how your matcha actually froths. More tines means finer aeration and a softer foam; fewer tines means a sturdier whisk built to handle thicker preparations. Here's how to pick the right one for how you actually drink matcha.

80 Tines — Built for Thickness
Thicker, sturdier tines that hold their shape through vigorous whisking. Best suited to koicha (thick matcha) or anyone who wants a durable, everyday whisk that can take a heavier hand. The froth is slightly coarser, with larger bubbles — less about delicate foam, more about durability and control.

100 Tines — The Standard Choice
A medium tine thickness that balances durability with a genuinely fine foam. This is the whisk most people should start with — versatile enough for both usucha (thin matcha) and lattes, and forgiving enough for daily use without much risk of bent or worn tines. If you're only buying one whisk, this is it.

120 Tines — Built for Fine Foam
Thin, densely packed tines designed to produce the finest, most velvety microfoam with the least effort — ideal for high-grade usucha where texture is the whole point. The tradeoff is durability: thinner tines need a lighter touch and more careful handling, since they bend or wear faster than a sturdier whisk.

Which one should you get?

• Want a workhorse whisk for thick matcha or daily use? Go with 80 tines.
• Not sure, or want one whisk that does most things well? Go with 100 tines.
• Chasing the smoothest possible foam and don't mind a gentler touch? Go with 120 tines.