Pine Tree Bamboo Plum Natsume Matcha Container DESIGN_Yoshidaya it’s ideally sized for serving

it’s ideally sized for serving salads

Yamachiku Okaeri Bamboo Chopsticks are so comfortable to use that even professional chefs love to use them in the kitchen

It is highly durable

with a focus on easy-to-use and beautiful shapes

and sansui (landscape scenes) rendered in fine sometsuke blue

Pine Tree Bamboo Plum Natsume Matcha Container DESIGN_Yoshidaya it’s ideally sized for servingThis natsume "matcha container" has the painting of the famous combination of pine tree, bamboo, and plum which are considered as auspicious motifs in Japan, bringing good luck and longevity. The red lacquer further adds to the festive atmosphere. A natsume is a type of container used for holding powdered matcha during tea ceremonies, rather than for long term storage. When preparing matcha for a natsume, do not pour it directly into the container.