Japanese Bamboo Tea Scoop (Susutake Chashaku)

Japanese Bamboo Tea Scoop (Susutake Chashaku)The Japanese Bamboo Tea Scoop is a traditional tea utensil handcrafted from soot bamboo in Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan. This rare soot bamboo (susutake) is over 200 years old, and is only found in old Japanese houses with thatched roofs. While providing support for the roof, the areas of the bamboo exposed to the furnace smoke are transformed into a beautiful deep brown color over time. The bamboo tea scoop (chashaku) is used for scooping out the

whole tea leaves and stems are steamed

Breathe in the pleasant aroma as you sip

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and store in a well-ventilated and shaded spot away from heat and direct sunlight

Lift the chasen from the center and enjoy the incredibly rich koicha

Slowly pour the matcha over the ice to create a layered latte

The Raku bowl reflected the ideals of the wabi aesthetic

Black Katakuchi sold separately

The original Hojicha Powder is a versatile tea powder made from finely ground roasted green tea grown in Kyoto

and sip on your hojicha

Add 60 ml of 80°C (175°F) filtered water