Suikaen Tanimura Yasuburo: Shiratake Chashaku, Japanese White Bamboo Tea Scoop 白竹茶杓Chashaku, or a tea scoop for matcha, is the traditional utensil used to scoop matcha in the chanoyu practice. This beautiful piece is crafted from white bamboo. The "white" bamboo used for the scoop itself is henon bamboo (hachiku ) that has had its color removed through traditional, centuries old techniques. A specific type of bamboo grown in the Kinki region of Japan (Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Wakayama, etc) is harvested in the winter after 2 3 years of

Perfect for both functional use and as a beautiful accent to your tea set

Name: Matcha Iwai no Shiro

Color: Green (Crystal Glaze)

The Yokota family is proud to present a 100% Sayama-grown matcha product from partner Asuka Ltd

Cultivation & Processing notes

and if we procure the package outside the shincha season (generally May - July)

This tea is grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers

Grinding dates are an important factor in determining the quality of the matcha as the powder degrades in flavor

Harvest: April

Mie-Grown Green Tea Fannings

Cultivar(s): Kanaya Midori

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool