Match Bamboo Spoon Chashaku

Chashaku is the traditional Japanese spoon for preparing matcha and part of the matcha tea ceremony. The curved part of the spoon is used to scoop a small amount of tea from a natsume or other matcha container and place it in a bowl (matchawan). The mixture is then whipped to a uniform consistency with a bamboo whisk (the chasen). The amount of matcha served depends on individual preference. Traditionally, tea or "usucha" is made with 1 chashaku of matcha (a scoop) and about 75-100 ml of hot water. This proportion is perfect for creating an ideal frothy texture on the surface of the matcha. Koicha or thick tea is made with significantly more matcha 4-6 chashaku portions (4-6 spoons) in 150 ml of hot water. The resulting matcha is much denser and sweeter. Whisking is more difficult and this method does not produce the characteristic foam. It is served almost exclusively as part of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Length: 18cm

Not dishwasher safe!