Matcha spoon Chashaku made of white bamboo

A chashaku is a specially shaped bamboo spoon for dosing matcha powder and is part of every traditional Japanese tea ceremony. It is carved from bamboo and patiently bent by hand into its characteristic spoon shape using steam. Unlike a metal spoon, a bamboo chashaku does not generate static. As a result, the Matcha powder slides almost completely from the spoon into the Matcha bowl. As long as the bamboo spoon does not get wet, it can be easily wiped clean with a clean and dry cloth after use. However, if the chashaku got wet and dirty, it should be rinsed under clear running water without detergent, wiped with a cotton cloth and then left to air dry. This prevents the matcha powder from sticking to the bamboo spoon.