wooden kuksa
$22.00
Sometime last year my instagram feed started getting crushed by a company that sold kuksas, a cup carved out of a solid piece of hardwood. (Maybe you’ve seen their ad posts as well?) Traditionally they have been made by Laplanders in northern Scandinavia; the ones this company was selling came from China. I thought they were cool looking, and liked the idea of a wooden drinking vessel for wood roasted coffee, if only for the novelty. So, I contacted said company to see if they did co-branding. When they told me to take a hike, I went directly to the manufacturer instead.
They’re pretty cool: smooth on the inside, with a pleasing, rounded carve away pattern on the outside. They’re light, feel nice to handle, and hold about 10 ounces. And they’re pretty inexpensive, so that you can experiment a bit with neutral oils and general maintenance before committing to a nicer, uniquely hand made cup from Finland. (At least this is how I’m thinking about it.) Handwash with water immediately after use, and use with clear liquids that won’t go rancid.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sometime last year my instagram feed started getting crushed by a company that sold kuksas, a cup carved out of a solid piece of hardwood. (Maybe you’ve seen their ad posts as well?) Traditionally they have been made by Laplanders in northern Scandinavia; the ones this company was selling came from China. I thought they were cool looking, and liked the idea of a wooden drinking vessel for wood roasted coffee, if only for the novelty. So, I contacted said company to see if they did co-branding. When they told me to take a hike, I went directly to the manufacturer instead.
They’re pretty cool: smooth on the inside, with a pleasing, rounded carve away pattern on the outside. They’re light, feel nice to handle, and hold about 10 ounces. And they’re pretty inexpensive, so that you can experiment a bit with neutral oils and general maintenance before committing to a nicer, uniquely hand made cup from Finland. (At least this is how I’m thinking about it.) Handwash with water immediately after use, and use with clear liquids that won’t go rancid.