Chashaku Matcha bright bamboo spoon MOYA

Chashaku bamboo matcha spoon

Chashaku is a bamboo spoon used for pouring matcha. It is used for this purpose during the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. It allows us to precisely scoop the required amount of matcha. Matcha tea is prepared differently than other types of tea, and using a chashaku spoon is an essential element of the Japanese tea brewing ritual and at the same time brings us closer to the traditional ceremony.

Do not wash in the dishwasher

Chashaku is a traditional element for serving matcha and an integral part of the tea ceremony. The curved part of the spoon is used to scoop a small portion of tea and place it in a bowl (matchawan). Then the matcha is whipped with a little water using a chasen to obtain a uniform consistency and a delicate foam on the surface. The amount of matcha poured depends on individual preferences. Traditionally, when preparing a low-intensity "usucha" tea, you should pour one teaspoon of chashaku and about 75-100 ml of hot water. This ratio is ideal for creating the perfect frothy texture on the surface of matcha. Koicha, or thick tea, is prepared using a much larger portion of matcha. Mix 4-6 teaspoons of chashaku in 150 ml of water. The resulting matcha is much thicker and sweeter. Whipping is more difficult and does not produce the characteristic foam. Koicha is served almost exclusively during the Japanese tea ceremony.

Watch how Moya Matcha founder Hitomi Saito prepares matcha tea in a traditional way – video