Tea Canisters

Preserve Freshness, Elevate Ritual – Artisan Japanese Tea Canisters That Honor Tradition

Discover the refined utility of traditional Japanese tea canisters—chazutsu—designed to keep your tea fresh while adding quiet elegance to your daily ritual. Each canister in our collection is handcrafted in Japan, using time-honored methods and high-quality materials such as stainless steel, lacquered tin, or hand-applied washi paper. The airtight inner lids protect delicate tea leaves from air, moisture, and light—preserving flavor and aroma longer than standard containers.

Whether you prefer the clean lines of minimalist design or the subtle beauty of traditional motifs, our selection offers a variety of sizes and styles to suit your home or tea space. These canisters are ideal for storing matcha, sencha, genmaicha, or any loose-leaf blend. Practical and durable, they also make excellent gifts for tea lovers who value authenticity and craft.

Yamakiikai

Pure Silk Thread-wrapped Tea Canister (Purple)

$49.00

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Pure Silk Thread-wrapped Tea Canister (Wakasuka Green)

$49.00

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Pure Silk Thread-wrapped Tea Canister (Navy)

$49.00

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Handmade Yayanagi Birch Bark Tea Canister

$120.00

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Handmade Kabazaiku Birch Bark Tea Canister

$124.00

Tea Canisters

Crafted for Preservation, Rooted in Tradition – Authentic Japanese Tea Canisters

In Japan, tea canisters (chazutsu) are more than storage—they’re a continuation of a centuries-old tradition of care, craftsmanship, and respect for tea. Each canister is artisan-made, often by specialized workshops that have refined their techniques over generations. Using materials like hand-hammered tin, natural wood, or layered washi paper, these vessels are crafted not only to protect tea from light and air but to honor its cultural importance.

From Kyoto to Niigata, every region brings its own character to the design, making each piece a reflection of place and practice. Functional, beautiful, and deeply intentional, these canisters embody the Japanese philosophy that even the smallest everyday object can carry meaning.