Cleaning off Ippodo chashaku bamboo tea ladel by wiping with white fukin Japanese ceremonial cloth

Chashaku (Tea Ladle) Care

Follow these tips to keep your Chashaku in optimal condition.
1. Clean
Clean with a soft, dry cloth or tissue.
Tissue sticking out of plain turquoise tissue box against bright yellow background
Tissue sticking out of plain turquoise tissue box against bright yellow background
Chashaku (Tea Ladle) Care
1. Clean
Clean with a soft, dry cloth or tissue.
2. No rinsing!
Do not use water or soap when cleaning. A wet chashaku will absorb matcha powder.
Black prohibition sign or 'no' sign over icon of blue water droplet
Black prohibition sign or 'no' sign over icon of blue water droplet
Chashaku (Tea Ladle) Care
2. No rinsing!
Do not use water or soap when cleaning. A wet chashaku will absorb matcha powder.

Note: Use a soft cloth or tissue when cleaning matcha off the chashaku.


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