Wooden Tea Scoop – dosing leaves for Gong Fu Cha
This wooden tea scoop allows you to measure the tea leaves before infusion, then neatly place them into a gaiwan, teapot, or covered bowl.
It complements Gong Fu Cha practices, where the quantity of leaves, water volume, and brewing time directly influence the tea's intensity.
Its simple design helps to scoop leaves without crushing them, observe their texture, and prepare the gesture before contact with hot water.
INFORMATION
In Gong Fu Cha preparation, dosing the leaves is an important step. Too little can result in a subtle infusion, while too much can produce a liquor that is too dense or bitter, depending on the tea.
The scoop allows you to take dry leaves, observe them, then slide them into the brewing vessel without handling them directly with your fingers.
The wood provides a light grip and a modest presence on the tea table. Its shade, grain, and finishes may vary slightly from piece to piece.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Gong Fu Cha accessory
Material: wood
Function: scooping, measuring, observing, and placing leaves before infusion
Compatibility: loose leaf tea, short infusions, Gong Fu Cha preparation
USE & CARE
Scoop dry leaves with the spoon, without pressing them down. Then gently slide them into the gaiwan, teapot, or covered bowl.
Adjust the quantity according to the tea used, water volume, and desired intensity. For short infusions, a more generous dose can be used, with reduced brewing times.
Wipe dry after use with a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, standing water, and direct heat sources to preserve the wood.
SET UP YOUR TEA SPACE
For a complete Gong Fu Cha preparation, this scoop can accompany the
6-piece Gong Fu Cha set,
with gaiwan, pitcher, and cups.
For a more compact preparation, it can be used with the
hand-painted 150ml gaiwan,
the
Zisha purple clay covered bowl
or the
ceramic teapot with side handle.
To guide the leaves and handle hot accessories, you can complement it with the
bamboo duo with tea scoop and adjusting stick
or the
bamboo tea tongs.
To organize the preparation surface, it can join the
compact bamboo tea tray,
the
absorbent tea towel
or the
Prepare selection.
🤍 Ikane workshop tip
Do not fill the scoop to the brim. Leaving a slight void allows for better dosing control and placing the leaves without crushing them. Tea needs space to open up.
