We’ve gone through a lot of bamboo tea scoop in our time. The simple ones are just quartered pieces of bamboo that should be functional if it weren’t for the inconsistent quality, sometimes splintered, sometimes even molded. We realized though time that the Chinese saying 一分钱，一分货 (roughly meaning: you get what you pay for) really hits home. These shapely burl bamboo scoops break the mold of that is commonly available, but they do come at a cost. Ergonomically shaped to both fit in the hand and contain the tea leaves as they slide into the teapot, it really is a piece of teaware that we don’t want to live without after we started using them. The unique 纹 or pattern of the grain is satisfying to hold and admire during the tea session, and the slender tea spoon that accompanies it is just as stunning. If there is a next step in your road to tea session maxing this has got to be it.
