Natsume

Natsume (Source:Wikipedia)

Natsume (棗) are lacquered tea containers usually made of bamboo wood. It is used in Japanese tea ceremonies as a vessel for Matcha if thin Matcha (Usucha) is prepared. For thick Matcha (Koicha), however is Chaire used.

Natsume derives from the jujube fruit (called natsube) which the shape resembles.

See also

• Japanese tea ceremony