{"product_id":"japanese-ko-natsume-orange-lacquered-matcha-tea-caddy-40ml","title":"Japanese Ko-Natsume - 小棗 Orange Lacquered Matcha Tea Caddy - 40ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small Ko-Natsume (matcha caddy) is made from orange gradient wood and coated with traditional clear lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatsume are one of the two types of containers used to hold and present the matcha during a tea ceremony. Named after the Japanese word for the jujube fruit due to their resemblance in shape, natsume are used when preparing 'thin tea' or usucha (foamy matcha). However, smaller natsume like this one (called ko-natsume - 小棗) are often paired with a silk pouch, shifuku, or wrapped in a fukusa, and used to hold higher-grade matcha for koicha or 'thick tea'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause most natsume are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage of matcha, instead designed for short term storage and use during a tea ceremony, where it is used for presentation and heightening the tea making experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.2cm (2.4in) - width\u003cbr\u003e4.7cm (1.9in) - height\u003cbr\u003e40ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548441960492,"sku":"C155","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/17sso_gzLbwwLi4MdtY-ZQgJDmSNxKmC0.jpg?v=1779031345","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-ko-natsume-orange-lacquered-matcha-tea-caddy-40ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}