Kara-nuri Tea Scoop

$69.00

Color:

Black Red

Variant

Make your daily matcha ritual more authentic with a special spoon (Chashaku) for scooping matcha. Crafted using a spatula, it features the unique Kara-nuri pattern. This popular Tsugaru lacquering technique involves applying multiple coats of colored lacquer and meticulous polishing, resulting in a profound and captivating quality. The finishing techniques offer endless possibilities, allowing for varied combinations of colors and patterns.

Two scoops (about 2g) are the perfect amount to make one bowl of matcha. Finished with Tsugaru-Nuri lacquer, the multiple layers of lacquer make it durable. You can pair it with the Kara-nuri Tea Container to further perfect your tea experience.

Details

Size: W 7.3in x L 0.4in x H 0.4in / W 18.5cm x L 1cm x H 1cm
Material: Bamboo
Coating: Natural lacqurer

Due to handmade woodworking and lacquer coating characteristics, each product has subtle variations in size, shape, texture, and appearance.

Care & Use

Handwash only
Do not use in microwave or oven
Do not soak in hot water for an extended time
Wash with a sponge or something soft and wipe dry immediately after use
If you are concerned about the smell of lacquer, leave it in a well-ventilated place for a few days or run it through lukewarm water 2-3 times and wipe it with a soft cloth

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Kara-nuri Tea Scoop

$69.00

Meet the Artisan

Kobayashi Lacquerware

Kobayashi Lacquerware traces its origins to the early 19th century, when the Kobayashi family began working with Tsugaru lacquerware in the historic town of Hirosaki. The studio’s founding predates the Meiji era, emerging around 1830 as a regional workshop dedicated to mastering the laborious layering, sanding, and polishing processes integral to authentic Tsugaru urushi lacquerware.

Across six generations, the Kobayashi atelier has preserved the core techniques of the craft while also subtly refining them. Successive family members have apprenticed deeply in both production and design, ensuring continuity of methodology. Today, leadership has embraced a careful balance between honoring tradition and exploring new expressions — including interior pieces and everyday objects that resonate with modern lifestyles while remaining faithful to the time‑intensive lacquer process.

Every piece in the Kobayashi Lacquerware collection reflects this lineage of discipline and refinement. They are handcrafted with attentive layering and polishing, using regionally sourced materials and techniques passed down through the family. The result is not only durable lacquerware but a lived connection to Tsugaru’s enduring cultural heritage — objects that enrich daily rituals and convey a quiet yet profound sense of place.