{"product_id":"boite-a-the-matcha-natsume-o-54-cm-hauteur-54-cm-motif-noir","title":"Matcha tea box Natsume ø 5.4 cm, height 5.4 cm, black pattern","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Natsume tea caddy is an indispensable container for the tea ceremony, as it is the container in which matcha tea is stored. It owes its name to its shape, representative of the jujube (Chinese red date). It would appear that its origins date back to the 14th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally made from lacquered wood and requires genuine upkeep. This is why it is nowadays offered in ABS resin, which is resistant and easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natsume is primarily used to store the matcha used to prepare usucha, a light tea. Natsume traditionally feature a black colour and exist mainly in three sizes: large, medium, and small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common are medium-sized, with a diameter of approximately 6.5 cm. They are used to store classic matcha tea for usucha. The smaller ones are reserved for high-quality or ceremonial matcha tea intended for the preparation of koicha. Natsume accompanied by a hermetically sealed inner lid ensure better preservation of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANESHO TOUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111406358861,"sku":"NISNAT4","price":18.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/NAT4-z6-s.webp?v=1782200078","url":"https:\/\/www.nishikidori.com\/en\/products\/matcha-tea-box-natsume-o-54-cm-height-54-cm-black-pattern","provider":"Nishikidori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}