Natsume

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 made. For thick Matcha (Koicha) in contrary are Chaire used.

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Natsume (Image source:Wikipedia)

See also

• Japanese tea ceremony