{"product_id":"nousaku-futae-tin-nesting-cups","title":"FUTAE Tin Cups: Two Nesting Cups That Become One | NOUSAKU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo cups, each with its own character. Stacked, they become one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/nou-235.jpg\" alt=\"FUTAE pair of tin cups side by side\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Nousaku\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNousaku (能作) is a foundry founded in 1916 in Takaoka, Toyama, a city whose metal-casting tradition goes back some 400 years. It began by making Buddhist altar fittings and now uses the same casting skills to create tableware and interior pieces in brass and pure tin. Every design starts from the material itself, and each piece is finished by hand by Nousaku's craftspeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1. Pure tin for a smoother taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFUTAE is made of 100% tin. Tin is said to purify water and make drinks taste mellower, with no metallic taste. Beer lovers get a better beer, sake lovers a better sake, and any other drink tastes a little rounder too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2. Chills quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTin conducts heat well. A few minutes in the fridge and the cups turn cold, keeping chilled drinks crisp and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/nou-49.jpg\" alt=\"Larger FUTAE tin cup with a fine hammered texture\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e3. Made for sharing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFutae\u003c\/i\u003e means \"two layers.\" The two cups are slightly different sizes and nest neatly into one. Share them as a couple, parent and child, or friends, or use one for a drink and the other for small snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/nou-50.jpg\" alt=\"FUTAE tin cup close-up\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 2 cups (small and large)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: small approx. Ø 5.4 cm, large approx. Ø 5.9 cm; height approx. 5.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: small approx. 90 ml, large approx. 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: tin 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan (Takaoka, Toyama)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin is a soft metal. Avoid repeatedly applying force to the same spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin has a low melting point: do not use over a direct flame, in the microwave, dishwasher or dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put it in the freezer. Extreme cold can cause \"tin pest\" (discoloration and deformation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap. Do not scrub with abrasive pads or cleanser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the shine dulls, polish it with metal polish, toothpaste or baking soda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67834663895119,"sku":"nou-1420","price":114000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/nousaku-26-10-40.webp?v=1792654541","url":"https:\/\/nihon-iimonoya-global.com\/en-kr\/products\/nousaku-futae-tin-nesting-cups","provider":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}