Tamatsubaki

Jade Camellia たまつばき Tamatsubaki 

As delicate and elegant as jewels and gemstones, camellias have been highly sought after by nobles since ancient times. Its beautiful figure can be seen in poems, paintings and kimono patterns. Since the Edo period in Japan, it has been widely cultivated in teahouse gardens, allowing scholars to appreciate it up close. It is also a staple in temple gardens, its habit of a flower falling off whole bloom, quietly tells the world about the preciousness of time and the impermanence of life. In addition to its ornamental value, camellia oil has been historically used as a great hair care and skin care product. It is also used to prevent rust on samurai swords.

Things to note:

• In order to preserve freshness and prevent collision, Toukaya wagashi is stored in -24°C freezer after production, and is shipped by Black Cat Frozen Home Delivery.
• Thaw at room temperature for about 40 minutes before eating.
• Jonamagashi is prone to drying and cracking if exposed to the air for too long. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them in the original transparent packaging box during the thawing process.
• Jonamagashi can be moved to a plate in the frozen state, and then covered with the original transparent lid. Just remove the lid before eating.