Japanese Bamboo Tea Scoop (Susutake Chashaku) Made using a technique that

Made using a technique that has been perfected for over 500 years

Soften a chasen (bamboo whisk) by lowering the bristles into the hot water

Close tightly after each use

and toasty cocoa notes

the vibrant color of hojicha can be easily admired in the light interior

Japanese Bamboo Tea Scoop (Susutake Chashaku) Made using a technique thatThe 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