dry leaf
The bamboo carries a faint, sweet hay-like aroma when warmed by fingers; the scoop’s curve catches natural light along the grain.
wet leaf
After rinsing, a slight increase in the bamboo’s natural scent — a grassy, almost steamed-rice note — but no residue or off-flavors.
liquor
N/A (decorative/utilitarian piece, no liquid interaction)
aroma
Subtle bamboo fragrance that complements — never competes with — dry-leaf perfume of any tea placed inside.
taste
The funnel rests impossibly still on a gaiwan rim; the scoop’s hollow handle keeps fingers cool and balanced. No bitterness, no distraction — pure functional grace.
finish
Leaves slide in a clean line; the last few bits of broken leaf stay inside the funnel until a gentle tap, leaving the work tray as tidy as it started.