The right dose of matcha tea with a Chashaku "Bamboo Matcha Spoon"

For hundreds of years, people have been preparing matcha tea by using a chashaku and a chasen. Chashaku is the Japanese name for a bamboo matcha spoon.
It is handmade and unique. This spoon is cut out of bamboo and bent into its shape by being held up above hot steam.
A real traditional tea accessory, used to scoop green tea powder into a tea bowl.

Use a Chashaku to prepare Matcha Tea:

This bamboo spoon is made exclusively for the preparation of Matcha tea.
One bamboo spoon scoops up about 1 gram of matcha powder.
The chashaku makes using the right dose of matcha powder much easier.

To make usucha (thin) matcha, use 2 spoons (about 2 g) of powder.

The Chashaku should not get wet. Always wipe clean with a dry cloth.