Nodate Tea Scoop

A lightweight lacquer tea scoop that accompanies outdoor tea moments

This Tea Scoop for Nodate is a lacquered tea utensil created for outdoor tea gatherings.
Designed for nodate—the practice of preparing tea in natural settings—it offers a compact length and exceptional lightness, making it easy to carry and handle. Its simple, understated presence does not compete with its surroundings, quietly supporting tea moments wherever they take place.

A form that prioritizes lightness and natural handling

Made from bamboo and carefully finished with lacquer,the scoop achieves a gentle texture that settles naturally into the fingertips. 

Its extremely light weight allows matcha to be scooped with stable, effortless movement even outdoors, without requiring unnecessary force. The smooth, matte surface gradually harmonizes with the user’s sense of touch through repeated use.

Time-intensive handwork devoted to a small utensil

Although small in size, the tea scoop requires an especially labor-intensive lacquering process.
To prevent moisture from affecting the handle, drying and coating are repeated many times throughout production. Brush application, polishing, and finishing are all performed by hand, and each piece requires ample time to complete. This accumulation of careful work results in a calm, even surface and a quietly refined expression.

Recommended for

• Those who enjoy nodate or outdoor tea gatherings
• Those looking for a lightweight, portable tea scoop
• Those who appreciate the quiet beauty of handcrafted tea utensils

This item may not be suitable for users who require dishwasher or microwave compatibility.