Teakhaus Review – Durable, Beautiful, and Sustainably Made
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After I wrote about “Why Wooden Cutting Boards are Best“, I was contacted by Madeline from Teakhaus. She said Teakhaus couldn’t agree more and offered to send me a board to test and review. After years of use, here’s what I’ve learned about the company, the board, and why it’s earned a place in our kitchen.
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What is Teakhaus?
Teakhaus is the cutting board brand that grew out of the original Proteak wood operations. While the parent company, Proteak Renewable Forestry, still manages FSC-certified teak plantations, the boards themselves are now branded as Teakhaus. The mission? Create high-quality kitchen tools from sustainably grown teak that are as beautiful as they are functional.
Why Teak is a Great Wood for the Kitchen
Teak is a tropical hardwood prized for its natural oils, which make it water-resistant, durable, and naturally antibacterial. It has been used for centuries in boat building and high-end furniture — and it makes a fantastic surface for food prep. It’s gentle on knives and doesn’t easily warp or crack with proper care.
See “How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board” and “Wooden Cutting Board Care“.
Sustainably Grown and Responsibly Made
The teak used in Teakhaus boards is grown on sustainable, organic plantations in Mexico, on reclaimed ranch lands in the state of Nayarit. These plantations were started in 2000 and are FSC® certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards for environmental and social responsibility.
Here’s a note from the company:
“These ideal growing conditions allow Proteak to cultivate its trees without the use of irrigation or fertilizer, thereby producing top-quality teak with minimal impact on the environment.”
Teakhaus boards are crafted with a focus on zero waste, and the company supports fair wages and ethical labor practices in regions that typically have limited economic opportunity. So when you buy a Teakhaus board, you’re also supporting a more sustainable and equitable system.
Hands-On with the Teakhaus Cutting Board
Let’s talk about the board itself.
The model I received is 20 x 15 inches with a juice groove and cut-out hand grips on each end. It’s hefty — about 1.5 inches thick — and feels extremely solid. (Be careful not to drop it on your toes!)
The board has a warm, richly varied grain, showcasing everything from near-black to pale gold tones. It’s honestly one of the prettiest boards I’ve ever owned. They also offer edge grain cutting boards, which are also stunning (shown below).
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We’ve had this board for 12 years, and it’s held up beautifully. Despite heavy use, the surface remains smooth, and the high oil content helps prevent staining or odor retention. The board arrived pre-coated with mineral oil and beeswax, ready to use right out of the box.
And this isn’t just my opinion.
Teakhaus Cutting Board Awards
The board I received is part of the same series that America’s Test Kitchen called:
“The last cutting board you’ll ever need.”
That’s high praise from a team that puts tools through some serious testing. In 2024, Teakhaus earned Best Wood Cutting Board in their updated product rankings.
A Cutting Board Worth Passing Down
This is the kind of board you give as a gift — and expect it to last for decades. If you don’t have a local woodworker nearby, Teakhaus is a great option to vote with your dollars for a product that supports:
- Sustainable forestry
- Ethical labor
- Beautiful, functional design
You also avoid the microplastic contamination risks of plastic cutting boards.
Final Thoughts
I didn’t receive anything for this review beyond the board itself, and I’m glad I had the chance to test it. Teakhaus is making products I feel good about using and recommending — built to last, responsibly made, and a pleasure to use.
If you’re looking to upgrade your cutting board, this one’s worth considering.
Laurie Neverman has her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s in mechanical engineering. She paid part of her way through college working at the family catering business, Irene’s Custom Cakes & Catering. Now she and her family grow and preserve most of their food on their Wisconsin homestead.
Originally posted in 2013, last updated in 2025.
We do a lot of cooking, so we would use this for everything!
15 yrs…yes, please. A new cutting board would be just the ticket.
We’ve finally got our compost going! We moved in our house 3 years ago, but had twins a few months later. It’s taken us awhile to get settled in & such. I would love to add this cutting board to my kitchen – my other wood cutting board split in half & I haven’t had an opportunity to replace it.
Love it! Would use for the usual things – chopping fruits and veggies. We are trying to reduce our waste by recycling, upcyling and finding/making multi-use items. currently we are using used t-shirts and jeans to make new items including kitchen/bath rugs, hanging kitchen towels, reuseable totes and more. Thanks for all you do and share with us!
I would use it to cut up all these veggies were canning for starters. lol
I remember my mom always using a wooden cutting board. I love what this company is doing! Beautiful board.
I would love this! I had a cutting board that I used for years until it expired a few months ago. I could really use it. LOVE the grain in the cutting board. Beautiful!
I’d get rid of my plastic ones and use this for almost everything.
This is such a “Beautiful” cutting board, when not in use I would hang it up for all to see. When in use, I would be using it to cut up my veggies and fruits for my smoothies and to carve food on as well. I would also use it to cut up cheese on, then set it out for everyone to enjoy both the cheese and the board. It’s a work of art. Love it!
I’d love to use this as I spend alot of time in the kitchen as a result of our garden….but I’m really trying to win this for my wife as she spends even more time in there! lol I am mostly into preserving the harvest, whereas she prepares meals from the garden and otherwise.
We would use this like we do now, slicing and dicing our harvest in food preparation and preservation, but also to slice and dice our vegetable/fruit scraps before we throw them in the compost pile. It helps them to decay much faster. We’d also use it to carve up our catch when I go fishing with the kids.
I would use the board to chop my veggies on for my broth based soups. Thank you, it’s beautiful.
I would use it in my kitchen every day for meal prep 🙂 Love this item!!!
What a gorgeous board! I would use it for chopping veggies for my crock pot meals!
I chop something nearly every day and this would be wonderful to use!
I would use this beautiful board when slicing the organic veggies we grow on our farm. LOVE IT!!!!
Teak is such a gorgeous wood and very durable too.
What a beautiful board! I am using plastic and really want to change to wood. Hope I win.
After your post the other day about wooden cutting boards, I had a discussion with my husband about switching out all of our nasty plastic cutting boards to wooden ones. I haven’t done it yet, but this would be a perfect starting point. This cutting board is gorgeous!!!
I was just commenting to my boyfriend that he needs a new cutting board (his is all warped). This would be a perfect birthday gift for him!
This would be great to cut up my garden veggies on!