Bark-Design Chashaku Tea Scoop Kimono Teacup from the series Thirty-six Views

from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji

Its size is ideal for serving side dishes like tangy sunomono or gently simmered nimono

and serve it at the table

It is also great as a small Donburi bowl

and other small servings

Bark-Design Chashaku Tea Scoop Kimono Teacup from the series Thirty-six ViewsThis is a chashaku tea scoop from Yatsuyanagi. A chashaku is a spoon shaped tea utensil used in the tea ceremony to scoop matcha tea powder into a matcha bowl. It is one of the most important tea utensils, as it is said to reflect the values and personality of the tea ceremony practitioner. The exterior is wrapped in cherry bark, while the interior is crafted from bamboo, giving the scoop both a refined aesthetic and a sturdy, lightweight feel. The