In ancient times, when people traveled far, tea leaves were always wrapped in oiled paper and tucked into bundles. Yet it was hard to prevent them from getting damp or absorbing foreign smells—such a pity for those who cherished the fragrance of tea. Tin, however, with its softness and malleability, became a wonderful guardian of tea’s aroma. Tin tea caddies seal tightly, preserving and concentrating the fragrance, steadily safeguarding the "journey" of fine tea. Li Yu of the Qing Dynasty早就 noted in Casual Notes on Idle Pleasures: "Tin is the best material for tea-storing bottles... for it keeps the aroma from escaping." It’s clear that ancient people already knew how to use tinware to hold onto that delicate fragrance.
With tea nearby, the heart finds peace. Whether on a hurried journey or a relaxed gathering with friends, tea-storing vessels are more than just containers—they are expressions of life’s aesthetics and attitude. True portability isn’t just about shrinking size; it’s about perfectly blending material properties, craftsmanship ingenuity, and practical needs within a small space.
Today, Tongxinshe Teahouse recommends to you—the Bamboo-inspired Pure Tin Portable Tea Caddy.
This tea caddy belongs to the "Banxi Long" ancient tin craftsmanship series, a unique antique-style technique for tinware surfaces that endows the tin with an elegant, time-honored cultural charm. Crafting ancient tin is more complex than making plain tin: it starts with a plain tin base, then undergoes a set of independently developed special processes. Due to tin’s low melting point, high-temperature oxidation can’t be used; instead, it relies entirely on manual cold coloring. This makes the production cycle longer, with each piece embodying the persistence of "dedication, inheritance, and craftsmanship."
• Name: [Bamboo-inspired Tea Caddy]
• Craftsmanship: [Handmade]
• Series: [Ancient Tin]
• Origin: [Gejiu, Yunnan]
• Dimensions: [100mm in height, 45mm in diameter]
• Material: [Pure Tin]
• Capacity: Approximately 30g for Tieguanyin; about 12g for Yancha, Dan Cong, Silver Needle, Longjing, and White Peony.
Space in a traveler’s bag is precious, and this compact tin caddy (100mm tall, 45mm in diameter) tucks neatly inside, taking up little room and adding no burden. After a tiring journey, the hotel becomes a temporary haven. Pull this small tin caddy from your bag’s side pocket, open the lid, and the fresh aroma of tea fills your nostrils. Pour hot water into a glass, watch the tea leaves unfurl, and as the tin caddy glimmers softly on the table, a sip of tea brings a fleeting moment of tranquility...
Take the caddy from your bag, place it on the table, and run your fingers over its smooth, warm tin surface. The carved lines of the ancient tin工艺 glow subtly, and the tea’s fragrance remains vivid. As tea is poured into cups, aroma lingers, and the tin caddy stands quietly by the table—no words needed, it’s the most understated yet striking touch of elegance.
It embodies the reliability of handmade pure tin, the thoughtfulness of portability, and meticulous attention to every detail. It never boasts with words, yet with each opening and closing, each touch of the fingers, it speaks of care for life.
Take this "small tea mountain" guarded by pure tin with you, and let its fragrance come alive whenever you wish. May peace and comfort always be by your side.