{"title":"August '16 Bokksu: Kuro 黒","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/2612\/files\/2016_08_1800_2048x2048.jpg?v=1496852416\" alt=\"August'16 Bokksu Cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its geographically isolated history and unique cultural influences, Japan has developed color associations that are very different from the Western world’s. Though “kuro” (black) has an almost exclusively negative connotation (i.e., death, evil) in the West, Japanese people have traditionally viewed black in a more positive light. For example, before formal wear frock coats were introduced by Europeans in the late 19th century, Japanese people in mourning wore white instead of the black that is more common nowadays. Furthermore, they consider black to be a warming color and thus, believe foods containing black sugar to be healthier than those containing white sugar. This month’s snacks and tea are all deeply associated with “kuro”, whether they be made with black sesame or are black in visual aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-bottom-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat's this box like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column alpha center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"My sons and I have enjoyed the \"kuro\" bokksu! Haven't tried the tea yet, but loving my treats!!! \u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!! We had such a good time with this!!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChantal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column omega center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"One word– delicious. There wasn’t a snack I didn’t enjoy... The curation, presentation, and Tasting Guide definitely allows me to explore and appreciate Japanese culture and food.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNancy @ MySubscriptionAddiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-contents\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"past-box-title center\"\u003eWhat's inside this box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-unboxing-video center\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/APSk8tcOKSc\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7101\/3829\/collections\/2016_08_AugCover_0e2412c9-a1b6-405b-912b-e7f0227329f0.jpg?v=1751288743","url":"https:\/\/bokksuboutique.com\/collections\/august16-bokksu-kuro.oembed","provider":"Bokksu Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}