Bamboo Tasting Spoon

The spoon that Padma Lakshmi can't live without — and once you use it, you'll understand why. This long-handled bamboo tasting spoon is designed for cooks who take their craft seriously: stir and taste hot soups, sauces, and stews without getting burned.

Crafted from a single piece of FSC®-certified 100% bamboo, it's the perfect length for reaching the bottom of a deep pot, and the perfect size for a final taste test. Hand-burnished to a naturally smooth finish, it won't scratch cookware, transfer heat, or leach chemicals into your food.

Size: 12"

Featured in Padma Lakshmi's 10 Products She Can't Live Without.

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This spoon is made of FSC®-certified bamboo. The FSC 100% label means that only bamboo from FSC-certified forests was used to make this spoon. To find out more, visit www.fsc.org

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• Made from FSC®-certified 100% bamboo
• USDA Certified Biobased
• Lightweight and more durable than wood
• Made without glues or lacquers
• Won't scratch cooking surfaces or transfer heat
• Will not react to acidic food and will not leech chemicals into your foods
• Naturally stain-resistant and anti-microbial
• Finished with a plant-based food-grade finishing oil
• Produced in BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) certified factories which aims to improve working conditions throughout the supply chain.
• Item #052100

FSC's standards for responsible forest management include restricting and minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Click here to read more about FSC certification for our products.

To learn more about Biobased Products and why these are important, click here.

Holiday Closure

Our Customer Care office and our warehouse will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe Labor Day. Orders placed over the holiday weekend will ship on Tuesday, September 8th.

Shipping Information:

We ship Monday through Friday from Salt Lake City, Utah. We ship within 2 business days for nearly all orders. Orders placed before 11 am Pacific Time may ship out the same day you order. Because we process orders with expediency, we may not always be able to cancel or amend an order before it ships. If you need to cancel or amend your order, please live chat with us or email [email protected].

Currently, we are only able to ship to US addresses. We will update our policy when this changes.

Cost of Shipping:

We periodically review the shipping costs provided by the carriers to ensure we offer customers the best current options available.

The shipping rate for your order is calculated by the carrier, based on the weight of your order and your destination.  

bambu is pleased to offer Everyday Free Ground Shipping* on orders over $95.00. Orders will ship via UPS Ground and must ship to a physical address (no PO Boxes). UPS Ground typically delivers within 2-5 business days, depending on your location. If your order is time-sensitive, please chat with us or email [email protected] to discuss your options.

*For Alaska and Hawaii Customers: Shipping via USPS 1st Class to Alaska or Hawaii can take several weeks. If you require faster delivery, we suggest using Priority Mail. Our Everyday Free Ground Shipping offer is not available to customers in Alaska, Hawaii or outside the contiguous US.

Expedited Shipping:

If you have an urgent need to receive items for an event, we recommend you reach out prior to placing your order to inquire about your best shipping options. We are here to help check shipping times to ensure your order is received in time for your event. Customer Care is available on live chat from 7 am to 4 pm (Pacific time) Monday through Friday.

Note: Do not select USPS Priority Mail or USPS Ground Advantage if your order is time sensitive. USPS does not guarantee delivery in the time quoted and is not recommended for urgent orders.

It should be noted that FedEx and USPS may experience unavoidable delays in package delivery due to unforeseen weather conditions or peak volume times.

We are not responsible for delays in the UPS, FedEx or USPS delivery networks. While we make every attempt to ship your order in a timely manner, we do not have control over the final delivery date of your package.

Damaged or Missing Items:

Items that have been damaged in transit or found to be missing must be reported within 48 hours of package delivery. Send an email to [email protected] with your name and order number, and include photos of the item and the shipping carton.

Incorrect Shipping Addresses:

Bambu does not assume responsibility for orders with incorrect shipping addresses. If the order is shipped to an incorrect address provided by a customer, the customer is responsible for any additional re-send costs.

Late or Lost Packages:

Sometimes, packages get lost, delayed, or stolen in transit. We know that can be frustrating, but in most cases, we find that packages do turn up within a few days. If your tracking shows the package has been delivered, please check all areas where a package may have been left. FedEx or UPS will usually include a photo of the location where your package was delivered on the tracking page. If your package has not turned up within 2 business days, please reach out to us. We can often assist you with filing a claim with the carrier.

Return Policy:

Please see our Returns and Refunds Policy for details.

Last updated: 10/22/2025

When properly cared for, your bamboo kitchen utensils can last for years to come (in fact, our founders have a set that has been in use since 2003). Follow these tips for best results:

• Hand wash in hot, soapy water, then wipe dry
• Revive the natural shine of your bamboo utensils with an all-natural oil
• Smooth away any signs of wear by lightly sanding your utensils with a fine grain sandpaper
• Not recommended for dishwasher or prolonged soaking
• Not recommended for use in the microwave

We recommend using Bambu Finishing Oil to care for your bamboo. For more care and cleaning information, read our Bamboo Utensil Care 101 blog post.

Want to know just how long your bamboo utensils can last? Read this.

At Bambu, everything we make is designed with its end-of-life in mind. By choosing plant-based, renewable materials, we’ve ensured that a clean life cycle is possible for every Bambu product.

With proper care, our hand-finished utensils can last for decades. Even when you may think your utensils are on their way out, remember that bamboo can be completely refinished. After a light sanding and some finishing oil, you’ll be amazed by how refreshed they look. To learn exactly how to care for and refinish your utensils, explore our utensil care guide.

Our bamboo utensils are 100% certified USDA Biobased certified. That means these utensils can be safely discarded with yard debris. We recommend checking with your local service center to ensure that they accept this item. If it’s not accepted locally, consider using a service such as Ridwell to properly dispose of this item.