This is tea scoop made of “Smoked Mōsō bamboo”.

If you are using it to scoop tea leaves,
there is no need to wash it with water each time.

Continued use in a damp condition or
use of a dishwasher will accelerate wear and tear.

It is a rich feeling to have tools by your side
that are both easy to use and pleasing to the eye.

Tea leaves and bamboo are a perfect match.
They are easy to scoop up, and the sound as they glide smoothly into the pot is pleasant.

Please enjoy a moment of tea time with this tea scoop.

<Smoked Mōsō Bamboo cutlery by Kazuho Shimomoto>

Originally, he built his own charcoal kiln and used oak as main materials for charcoal making.

He started making smoked bamboo cutlery in earnest when he hung bamboo cutlery
he had carved himself from the large amount of smoke emitted during the charcoal-making process.

The cutlery made by Mr. Shimomoto is characterized by its unique color,
which gives it a rich texture, and by its shape, which is only possible with bamboo.
The cutlery has a sharp design, but when you touch it, it feels comfortable in your hand and makes you smile with its usability.