Matcha Ladle (Chashaku) – Patina

To make this ladle, artisans use bamboo that has developed a patina. Each ladle has different mottling and coloration, from light khaki green to dark amber brown, that develop in the bamboo through its growth and the aging processes after harvest.

While functionally this patinaed chashaku is the same as the plain version, we recommend this one for those who will appreciate how a ladle with interesting, one-of-a-kind beauty adds to their daily matcha routine.

The chashaku is a ladle or a scoop designed specifically for matcha. Its curved tip and its sharp, nearly 90-degree angle help us reach into narrow matcha containers and pull out the right amount of powder. It also feels nice to use, as the bamboo material is soft to the touch.

Each is meticulously carved and shaped from one piece of bamboo. Since bamboo is a natural material, the appearance and shape of each chashaku will slightly vary.

The chashaku is one of the tools used in the matcha tea ceremony. Our version is a comfortable, functional one meant for daily use rather than formal ceremonies.

In a world where everything is done to precise measurement, making matcha with a chashaku is beautifully imprecise. For a classic serving of usucha (standard matcha), we measure one and a half heaping ladles of matcha powder, which is about 2 g. Some days, our measurements will be bigger, and some days, they will be smaller. We appreciate the unique beauty of each and every matcha drink that results.