Chashaku: Bamboo Spoon for Matcha Tea

A chashaku spoon is used for scooping powdered matcha tea. It is originally made from bamboo wood. It allows for very precise measurement and scooping of the required amount of tea. It is worth noting that matcha is prepared in a completely different way than other types of tea. By using a chashaku spoon, you can recreate the Japanese tea-drinking ritual, the Chanoyu ceremony.

Chanoyu, Sado, or in Japanese, Ocha, are names given to the Japanese tea ceremony. This special, choreographed ritual is not just about drinking the beverage itself, but also about the aesthetics and contemplation associated with a specific way of preparing and serving tea. The ceremony includes strictly defined movements and gestures that allow for preparing a perfect Japanese tea called matcha, which is served together with Japanese sweets (these are intended to balance the bitter taste of the green tea). During the ritual, mindfulness is essential, as is the consideration for guests shown by the host of the ceremony, who puts their whole heart into it.

• Dimensions: 18 cm
• Material: Bamboo