One of the most confusing factors when choosing a tea scoop (chasoku) is its "total length." Generally available tea scoops come in a variety of sizes, ranging from small ones around 11 cm to long ones exceeding 18 cm.
The criteria for choosing the length of a tea scoop are: (1) the depth of the tea canister/caddy from which you retrieve tea leaves, (2) the workspace on your tea table or tray, and (3) the balance in arrangement with your teapot (chahu). In this article, we will explain the practical characteristics of three length categories—11 cm, 15–16 cm, and 18 cm—and provide a list of the measured dimensions of seven copper tea scoops from SEKIMONO.
1. Three Length Categories for Tea Scoops and Their Practical Characteristics
Short (112 mm) | Specifications and Features of the Smallest Size
With a total length of 112 mm, this is the shortest design among SEKIMONO tea scoops. Please check it against the inner diameter and depth of your tea canisters and the dimensions of your carrying case.
Applicable product: Hidden Landscape | Copper Tea Scoop (approx. 112 × 52 mm, $79 )
Standard (157–161 mm) | Specifications and Features of 4 Products
Four products (Plum Blossoms of Jiangnan, Golden Toad, Bamboo & Stone, and Pomegranate) fall within the total length range of 157–161 mm. This is the length range with the largest number of products.
Applicable products: Plum Blossoms of Jiangnan (approx. 157 × 54 mm), Golden Toad (approx. 159 × 52 mm), Bamboo & Stone (approx. 160 × 58 mm), Pomegranate (approx. 161 × 58 mm)
Long (170–185 mm) | Specifications and Features of the Largest Size
This category includes two products: Gold & Jade (total length 170 mm, max width 66 mm) and Bright Moon, Clear Breeze (total length 185 mm, max width 49 mm). These are the longest products in the SEKIMONO collection. Please consider these if you use deep containers or have a large workspace.