Description
Chashaku is the traditional spoon for serving matcha and an integral part of the matcha tea ceremony. The curved portion of the spoon is used to scoop a small portion of tea from the caddy (natsume) or other matcha container and place in a bowl (matchawan). The mixture is then whisked to uniform consistency using a bamboo whisk (chasen). The amount of matcha served depends on individual preference.
- Bamboo Chashaku with 18cm length
- Not dishwasher safe
- Country of origin: China
Tips for getting the right measuring
Traditionally, Usucha (thin tea) is prepared with 1 chashaku of matcha (about one teaspoon) and approximately 75-100ml of hot water. This proportion is perfect for creating an ideal frothy texture on the surface of matcha.
Koicha (thick tea) is made using significantly more matcha, 4-6 chashaku portions (about 4-6 teaspoons) in 150ml of hot water. The resulting matcha is much denser and sweeter. Whisking it is more difficult and this method does not produce the characteristic foam. It is served almost exclusively as part of the Japanese tea ceremony.
About The Material and Sustainability
Matcha Spoon (Chashaku) – Bamboo is made from 100% natural bamboo, one of the most sustainable resources available on the planet. Some bamboo species can grow at an incredible rate of up to 90 centimetres a day, thereby providing large yields on small areas. Bamboo is naturally smooth, clean and beautiful, while at the same time being very light, strong and durable. The material will decompose in a matter of years, leaving no trash behind. One interesting fact about bamboo is that it is actually a grass type, and therefore possesses no growth rings or sap like common trees do.
