{"product_id":"japanese-natsume-hira-natsume-flat-gourd-clear-lacquered-woodgrain-matcha-tea-caddy-80ml","title":"Japanese Natsume - Hira-natsume Flat Gourd Clear Lacquered Woodgrain Matcha Tea Caddy - 80ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis flat-style, lacquer hira natsume (matcha caddy) features a clear lacquer finish highlighting the wood's beautiful natural gain, and is decorated with gourd motifs.\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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause most natsume are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage and are only intended for presentation and heightening the tea making experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips with original tomobako (wooden paulownia box).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.1cm (2.8in) - width\u003cbr\u003e4.7cm (1.9in) - height\u003cbr\u003e80ml - capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage Japanese item ships from the United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------------\u003cbr\u003eLike what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548490358828,"sku":"C137","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/1WkWF0pCmZAr6HzBveLmbjVfEB3krgerc.jpg?v=1779031962","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-natsume-hira-natsume-flat-gourd-clear-lacquered-woodgrain-matcha-tea-caddy-80ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}