{"product_id":"karato-sweet-spicy-sugar-confection-wasanbon-sweets-for-chanoyu","title":"Karatō – Sweet \u0026 Spicy Sugar Confection Wasanbon Sweets for Chanoyu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaratō Wasanbon – Sweet \u0026amp; Spicy Sugar Confection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Grand Prize at the 2016 Kagawa Prefecture Product Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique wasanbon sweet combines traditional wasanbon sugar with \u003cem\u003eKagawa Hontaka\u003c\/em\u003e, a locally grown chili pepper cultivated on the Shiwaku Islands of Kagawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a new taste experience—delicately sweet with a gentle heat—perfectly paired with both tea and alcoholic beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 pieces per bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 120 × 170 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Wasambon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eWasambon is a rare, fine-grained sugar from Tokushima and Kagawa in Japan, artisan-crafted for over 200 years. Made using traditional techniques passed down through generations, its delicate sweetness and smooth texture make it a prized ingredient in wagashi—elegant confections served in Japanese tea ceremonies to perfectly complement matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hōgetsudō\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1897, Hōgetsudō is a long-established confectionery in Kagawa, Japan, specializing in fine sweets made with wasanbon sugar, a highly refined local specialty. Their seasonal assortments are cherished for their elegant taste and beautifully crafted designs inspired by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hōgetsudō","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45975184801988,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-22at9.26.35PM.png?v=1774240057","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/karato-sweet-spicy-sugar-confection-wasanbon-sweets-for-chanoyu","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}