Silver Metal Tea Canister - 150g
KotodoThis wide chazutsu (tea canister) is made from tin-plated steel.
Featuring an airtight inner lid, this canister is perfect for keeping 150 grams of tea fresh. Note: the canister's capacity is measured with sencha, meaning it may hold more or less of other teas.
Founded in 1910, Kotodo (江東堂) has been producing handmade tea canisters for 112 years. Compared to machine-made canisters, their washi-wrapping is seamless, with no bumps where the lid meets the body, producing a clean silhouette.
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.
Width: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Capacity: 150 g
Unlike the vast majority of tea canisters, those made by Kotodo are handmade by a small tea of skilled craftsmen. The base material is a lead-free, food-grade tin-plated steel that is rolled and welded. All of the cut edges are carefully beveled and rolled, making every surface smooth to the touch.
The decorative washi paper is hand-applied in two pieces: one for the top of the lid and one for the entire side of the can. Only after the paper has been applied is the seam between the lid and the body cut open. This ensures that the pattern lines up perfectly when the lid is closed.
