A patterned Japanese tea caddy displayed in warm gallery light.

茶筒

Kyoto

Tin Chazutsu

茶筒

$180

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Tea storage caddyProtects from light and moistureDouble-lid traditionMade to patina with use

The chazutsu is one of the quiet essentials of Japanese tea preparation: a vessel designed to protect tea from light, moisture, and oxidation between sessions. Kyoto makers, most famously Kaikado, turned the form into something lasting through meticulous construction and materials that develop patina with use. That combination of function and longevity is exactly why the category belongs in our future assortment. This listing stays broad until we know which maker and material we can stand behind.

Artisan Note

The Maker's Story

For tea caddies, the sourcing bar is high. We want clear information about the maker, the material, and how the lid is fitted before we turn a placeholder into a product we actively recommend. Until then, this page explains the category rather than claiming a finished sourcing relationship.

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