Washi Tea Canister Hira Hira Sakura
- Free shipping over $50
- Low stock - 2 items left
When looking for a tea container, keep in mind that it is important to protect your tea from light, and oxygen as much as you can. This container does just that.
The outside of this tea container is wrapped with beautiful Washi paper—a traditional and durable Japanese paper that is emblematic of strength, beauty, and quality. The body of the container is made of high-quality aluminum. A second inner lid is added for extra protection against air and oxidation.
Capacity:
Approximately holds 13.23 oz/375g loose leaf tea
Dimensions:
Height 7.5 inches (19 cm) X Diameter 3.5 inches (9 cm)
| Country | Type of tea | Rinse | Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
| China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1 min |
15 sec |
25 sec |
| China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| Taiwan | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
| China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 10 sec | 5 sec | 10 sec |
These 375g washi containers are just perfect for storing one package of coffee, or loose tea. They are quite beautiful, and come with an inner seal to keep the contents fresh. I had given up looking for this size container, and was pleasantly surprised to find them at Tea and Whisk.