I’ve ever purchased from Crafti when they were still using the moniker Craft Tea Fox. Back then, they did not sell the frother and I found it a hassle to bloom & wash the bamboo whisk. With the current modern matcha kit, using the frother can get the job done in a fast and more hygienic manner. The beverage also turns out smooth and there isn’t a need to sift the powder unless you are nit picky. Overall, I love the modern matcha that Crafti has thoughtfully created and it is more cost efficient to make the beverage yourself if you consume matcha regularly. :)