Artisan Shaved Ice Series | Premium Kakigori Spare Ice Molds (Set of 2) The absolute secret to achieving impossibly light, airy, and ribbon-like shaved ice begins with the geometry of your ice block. These **Specialized Kakigori Ice Cups** are meticulously engineered to freeze water into a precise cylindrical puck that perfectly fits your machine's shaving chamber. While standard jagged ice cubes produce crunchy, grainy shaved ice that melts too fast, these round blocks allow the razor-sharp machine blade to peel away incredibly long, continuous sheets of ice. This unlocks the pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth "snow" texture that defines authentic Japanese **Kakigori**. Ideally suited for prepping batches ahead of time or as high-quality replacements for your original cups, this stackable set ensures the sweet summer treats never stop flowing. Machine Compatibility Otona - Retro - Doushi Package Configuration 2 Space-Saving Stackable Ice Molds Volumetric Capacity 225 ml (7.6 oz) per individual cup mold Physical Geometry Diameter: 9.6 cm Γ Cup Height: 5.4 cm (approx. Γ3.8" Γ H2.1") Material Composition Durable, Food-Safe Structural ABS Plastic (BPA-Free Matrix) Appliance Safety Profile Dishwasher: YES | Microwave / Oven: NO Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN π―π΅ Premium Functionality & Shaved Ice Entertaining Benefits: Authentic Fluffy Shave Engineering: Recreates the precise shape of professional Japanese street-vendor ice blocks, letting your machine shave effortless, ribbon-like sheets rather than gritty chunks. Party-Ready Stockpiling: Having extra molds on hand allows you to pop out frozen ice blocks, transfer them into a freezer storage bag, and immediately refill the molds to stock up for large family gatherings. Nesting Stackable Architecture: The clever tapered profile allows the empty plastic cups to nest tightly inside one another, taking up minimal footprint in your kitchen cabinets or freezer shelves. High-Impact Cryo-Resistance: Crafted from structural food-safe ABS plastic engineered to withstand deep-freeze temperatures without cracking, warping, or turning brittle over repeated use cycles. π‘ Master Class Shaved Ice Preparation & Care Guidelines: β’ The Essential Tempering Step: For the ultimate snow-like texture, never shave a rock-hard block straight out of the freezer. Let the ice puck sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 minutes until the outer surface begins to thaw slightly and looks wet and glossy. This guarantees a silky smooth, chatter-free shave.β’ Dishwasher Sanitation Rules: Fully certified dishwasher safe for quick cleanups. To prevent any structural warping, place the molds exclusively on the top rack and avoid high-temperature heat sanitize cycles.β’ Freezer Release Protocol: If an ice block is stuck firmly inside the cup, simply run a splash of warm tap water over the exterior bottom of the inverted mold for 5 seconds to instantly release the ice puck.β’ Strict Thermal Boundaries: Designed specifically for freezing and cold food applications. Do not expose these cups to microwave radiation, baking ovens, or open kitchen flames, as high heat will damage the plastic matrix.