Chado (Japanese Tea Ceremony) Natsume (Tea Caddy) Diameter: 7.5 cm, Height: 5.4 cm This item was used by my grandmother in the tea ceremony, so it has scratches and stains. The original box has been disposed of and is not included. A natsume is a tea utensil used to hold matcha (thin tea, basically). It is brought to the tea ceremony and used to hold the matcha when preparing tea in front of the guests.