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Takayama Chashaku - Kubo Sabun Bamboo Tea Scoops

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Handcrafted in Takayama, Japan by Kubo Sabun of the Chikumeido family, this bamboo chashaku is a traditional matcha scoop shaped entirely by hand. Made from a single piece of carefully selected bamboo, it’s designed to measure the proper portion of matcha with ease and precision.

Crafted from smoked bamboo (susudake), each scoop carries natural variations in color and pattern, making every piece one of a kind. The smooth, gently curved form reflects generations of craftsmanship and the quiet elegance of Japanese tea culture.

A simple yet essential tool, made to be used daily or treasured as part of a ceremonial matcha set.

Handcrafted in Japan by Kubo Sabun
Carved from a single piece of natural bamboo
Traditional matcha measuring scoop
Each piece is naturally unique in color and grain
Dry clean. Do not rinse or expose to heat

Individually Inspected and Carefully Packed. Allow 2-3 Days Handling

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What Is a Chashaku?

(茶杓)

A chashaku is a traditional bamboo tea scoop used to measure matcha powder from a tea caddy (natsume) into a tea bowl (chawan). Unlike modern spoons, the chashaku is shaped to deliver the proper proportion of matcha while honoring the ritual and rhythm of tea preparation.

Simple in form, yet essential in function, it is a foundational tool in Japanese tea ceremony.

Kubo Sabun

Master of his craft

This chashaku is handmade by Mr. Kubo Sabun, the 24th-generation master craftsman of Chikumeido, a revered family workshop based in Takayama, Nara, Japan.

For over 500 years, the Takayama region has been the heart of traditional tea utensil making. Chikumeido’s work has been exhibited internationally and has even been presented to the Emperor of Japan and showcased at the Louvre.

Each chashaku is carved by hand from carefully selected bamboo, shaped and finished to achieve a smooth, skin-like texture that reflects the artisan’s precision and restraint.