Bamboo Matcha Spoon, 18 cm Chashaku

The chashaku

A chashaku is the bamboo scoop used to measure matcha: cut from a single piece, with a bend near the tip and a long straight handle. This one is 18 cm and weighs 3 grams — light enough that you barely feel it, which is rather the point. Matcha clumps and compacts easily, and a deep metal spoon presses it down so that no two scoops come out the same size. The shallow curve of a chashaku lifts the powder instead.

How much matcha

Two level scoops is the traditional measure for one bowl. Scoop the powder, tip it into your bowl or cup, add hot water and work it with a matcha whisk until it foams. The spoon measures; the whisk does the mixing. The 18 cm length also means you are not dipping your knuckles into the tin on the last of the powder.

Looking after bamboo

Keep it out of the dishwasher and don't leave it to soak — bamboo splits when it swells and dries over and over. A dry cloth after use is usually enough, or a barely damp one if the powder has caked on. Let it air before you put it away.

Good to know

Material: bamboo
Length: 18 cm
Weight: 3 grams
Traditional Japanese chashaku shape
Brand: Café du Jour
Made in China

It sits with the whisks and bowls in our tea equipment range, alongside the rest of the barista tools.

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Product code	CDJ-MATCHA-6089271
EAN	8715226892712
Brand	Café du Jour
Material	Bamboo
Produced in	China

Customer Questions

How do you best clean the Matcha spoon?

We recommend gently wiping the bamboo Matcha spoon with a dry or slightly damp cloth after use. Do not use a dishwasher or soap in order to preserve the quality of the bamboo.

What exactly do you use this Matcha spoon for?

This Matcha spoon, also known as Chashaku, is traditionally used to scoop Matcha powder from the tin and place it into your bowl during the preparation of Japanese Matcha tea.

Is this Matcha spoon suitable for other tea products or only for Matcha?

This spoon is specially designed for scooping Matcha powder, but you can also use it for other fine powders. It is less suitable for coarser or moist products.

Is the Matcha spoon supplied together with a Matcha whisk?

No, this Matcha spoon is supplied separately. The matching Matcha whisk (Chasen) is available separately.