Matchamått Chashaku Formosa This remarkable creation expresses the

This remarkable creation expresses the cultural bond between two nations that share a deep appreciation for subtle flavors and the essence of nature

all while the sun's rays shine through the foliage of the tall trees

“Hong” meaning red and “cha” meaning tea

tea enthusiasts know that the typical "roasted bean" is an essential component of a quality Long Jing

Matchamått Chashaku Formosa This remarkable creation expresses theIn Japanese, "chashaku" translates to "teaspoon." The chashaku was originally a Chinese innovation. It was originally intended as a common, general purpose dispensing spoon. Early chashakus were made of metal and ivory, or some combination of the two. When the design was introduced to Japan during the Muromachi period (circa 14th and 15th centuries), it was used specifically as a tea powder spoon. However, ivory was too fragile and metal spoons were