This handy, well-formed utensil makes scooping loose leaf tea leaves out of our zip lock packages and into your strainer a breeze. It is especially usefully for scooping up fine and dense leaf teas such as senchas or semi-ball rolled oolongs. The scoop’s smooth surface easily comes clean with a quick rinse under water or wipe from a clean dry cloth. With its classic black and red lacquer ware look (its backside is black) and whimsical gourd shape, this scoop will make a fun yet practical addition to your teaware toolset.