In the midst of a busy life, if one can steal a moment of leisure to brew a pot of tea, find a quiet and elegant place to sip slowly, and let the lingering tea aroma wrap around the nose, one can pause amidst the hustle and bustle, savor the true essence of life, and quietly enjoy the calmness of existence. This contentment of being accompanied by tea is inseparable from cherishing tea, and preserving good tea requires a proper "abode". Today, Tongxinshe Teahouse brings to all tea lovers a handcrafted masterpiece – the humanistic tinware "Songgu Pure Tin Tea Caddy", allowing every tea leaf to settle peacefully in time and retain its initial fragrance.
Tea is inherently a light and elegant thing, and water is of the purest and clearest quality. When the two meet, they blend into the implications of clarity, nobility, and elegance. Those who love tea always like to put extra thought into this implication, storing different types of tea from various years, varieties, and regions each year. It should be known that tea trees have their life cycles, and the cultivation of a whole forest of ancient tea trees is honed through years; when one encounters a favorite tea, naturally, one wants to preserve it well. However, tea leaves are delicate, easily absorbing moisture and getting damp, with their aroma volatile. Under the influence of moisture, temperature, humidity, light, and oxygen, they can deteriorate if not cared for properly. Some say that refrigerators can preserve tea, but it is difficult to achieve complete sealing, which may instead cause tea leaves to absorb moisture and odors from the refrigerator, leading to loss.
Ancient people have long pointed out the way for us. Zhou Hui of the Southern Song Dynasty recorded in Qingbo Magazine: "All tea is suitable for tin; I think using tin as a container is practical without being extravagant." Tin and tea seem to be a tacit pair that has spanned thousands of years. The "Songgu Tea Warehouse" recommended this time continues this tacit understanding to the present day.
This tin caddy has an impressive background: named "Songgu Tea Warehouse", it is made of pure tin, crafted by artisans in Gejiu, Yunnan using traditional handcrafting techniques, and belongs to the "Ancient Tin Reverse Carving" series. Its dimensions are 425mm in height and 310mm in diameter, with an inner diameter of 111mm. It has a considerable capacity, capable of holding about 6000g of Tieguanyin alone, sufficient to meet the tea storage needs of tea lovers.
The goodness of a tin caddy is known once used. With thick material and excellent ductility, it has strong antioxidant capacity, outstanding sealing performance, low oxygen permeability, and can also protect against light and moisture, without the slightest metallic odor. Storing tea in it can isolate external air, prevent tea oxidation, avoid light intrusion, and stably maintain the dryness of tea leaves (note that tin caddies are prohibited from being placed in refrigerators, direct sunlight, or high-temperature places). Such characteristics make pure tin tea caddies an excellent choice for storing tea. What's more wonderful is that the inherently restrained and temperament of tin coincides with the tranquil and natural pursuit of tea ceremony, making them a perfect match.
In addition to being practical, the "Songgu Tea Warehouse" is equally impressive in its humanistic and artistic value. It adopts a special antique craftsmanship, with an elegant and simple style, gentle and calm. The caddy's surface becomes more luxurious as time passes. Each piece is handcrafted by artisans adhering to traditional techniques, with rich specifications, exquisite and unique shapes, and a strong humanistic atmosphere. Placed on the tea table, it is not only a tool for storing tea but also a pleasing work of art, combining practical value and collection value.
There are six major categories of tea, presenting various colors and flavors such as green tea, yellow tea, dark tea, white tea, oolong tea, and black tea, depending on the degree of fermentation, oxidation, and other factors. No matter which category, proper storage is needed to maintain its original flavor. Opening this tin caddy, what one smells is not only the aroma of tea but also the integration of people, tea, and nature, as well as the taste of time sealed in the caddy.
To drink good tea, one must find the best abode for good tea, without damaging its aroma and color. A tea caddy has never been just a container for storing tea; it is also an elegant utensil for tea lovers and a work of art in life.
Store some tea while you are young. When you open it in the future, what you taste is the flavor of years, and what you find is yourself from that time. Each type of tea may become a mark of growth, perhaps a knowing smile, or a sigh. Let yourself grow with tea, from being astringent to sweet and mellow; this is not another surprise in life. And the "Songgu Pure Tin Tea Caddy" is a loyal guardian of this surprise, accompanying you to walk slowly through time in the aroma of tea.