Tea caddy Sumi So, Karmi series, about 50 g tea

SKU: 010271

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Tea caddy Sumi So, Karmi series, about 50 g tea

Tea caddy Sumi So, Karmi series, about 50 g tea

SKU: 010271

(1 Reviews) | add rating

Petite tea caddy, handmade lacquerware from Yamanaka by Gato Mikio. Genuine Japanese handicraft made of high quality birch wood (ornamental cherry birch). This very decorative tea caddy effectively protects open tea from moisture and temperature fluctuations. A beautiful product of outstanding quality and international award-winning design. Filling quantity approx 50 g of tea, tested with Sencha 70 g

¦ Good Design Award 2010
¦ Messe Frankfurt Design Plus Award
¦ German Design Award 2012

129,90 €

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Available immediately
Delivery time: 1 - 3 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

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"Tea caddy Sumi So, Karmi series, about 50 g tea"

Tea caddies Karmi series, Things Design

Tea should always be stored in a dark, cool place and in a closed container, so that it retains its aroma for a long time. Temperature fluctuations and humidity should be avoided as much as possible. Unflavored green tea basically loses much less flavor, so green tea has a much longer shelf life than flavored tea. So what material is the right choice for the tea caddy? Plastic, which evaporates, can strongly change the taste and can be quite unhealthy. The metal tea caddy is less harmful. However, metal, whether stainless steel or aluminum, is rather a \"cold\" material. And it cannot absorb and thus regulate moisture. For our feeling, metal is not a good choice, especially when it comes to storing high quality tea, and also does not fit the ceremony of tea drinking as perfectly as a natural, noble wood. That's why we offer you a selection of the most beautiful, handmade tea caddies made of high quality woods. Imported directly from Japan. Tea caddies in modern, award-winning design but made in traditional Yamanaka lacquerware.

Synthesis of tradition, quality and modernity

Karmi tea caddies are typical products from Japan. They combine tradition, closeness to nature, a high level of design with perfect craftsmanship and fit perfectly with both modern and classic lifestyles. All Gato Miko products are handmade. The wood comes from the Japanese Betula Grosse, the ornamental cherry birch. This species of birch is very rare, valuable and grows almost exclusively in Japan. The varnish used is applied very thinly in several layers to give the best effect to the finely carved surfaces and the grain of the wood. The Karmi series (Karumi means lightness) is inspired by aspects of haiku, an ancient Japanese poetic art as masterfully practiced by Basho Matsuo, a renowned master of haiku.

Real lacquerware, pure craftsmanship

In Gato Mikio's Karmi tea caddies, the caddy and lid are handcrafted to form a good seal while being easy to open. Optimal use is made of the wood's ability to regulate moisture and temperature to protect the contents. The tea caddies provide natural protection for the tea leaves and an amazing level of sealing. The protection from moisture is especially pronounced due to the wood material. The design, with its distinctive grooves, is created by a traditional turning technique mastered exclusively in Yamanaka called Kasyokubiki. There are more than forty different patterns (hira-suji) of this wooden decoration. The tea caddies of the series Karmi can be used to store green tea, black tea, China teas, herbal teas and also coffee beans.

All products are unique. Slight deviations from the picture are possible.

Colour:	Black
Gift type:	Tea Caddy
Production:	Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture
Artist/ Master:	Things, Satoshi Ajima and Tomoko Honda
Material:	Betula Grossa, ornamental cherries Birch
Care:	Warm water, soft cloth or sponge Clean and air when changing to very different types of tea
Protective lacquer:	Urethan
Tea cans volume:	50 g
Tea setProduct type:	Tea caddy
Maße:	Ø 10 cm, H 4,8 cm, ca. 175 ml

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Light and exquisite wooden container
This is already my fourth container from Gato Mikio. Great hand-craftsmanship and extremely elegant design. A genuine cultural product from Japan. I use it for tea from Japan and Taiwan. The container is not only useful, but also a nice presentation object on the tea service table. Oryoki delivery professional and fast!

Ming , 20.10.2021

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Gato Mikio

The company Gato Mikio was founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Onsen by Kaga as a wood workshop called Wareto. Yamanaka Onsen is located in Ishikawa Prefecture in western Japan, approximately at the same latitude as Tokyo. For 450 years, Ishikawa Prefecture has been known for producing lacquerware (lacquerware, urushi), wooden products with elaborate lacquer coatings. The Gato Mikio workshop utilizes the advantages of traditional Yamanaka lacquerware production, where high-quality, selected woods are precisely shaped using a potter's wheel. In this way, Gato Miko has created exceptionally beautiful Japanese wooden tableware, which has been awarded numerous design prizes. With the same craftsmanship, specially designed tea caddies, bowls, and tablets for green tea are also produced from wood.

Craftsmanship perfection and stylish, modern design are the outstanding features of Gato Mikio's products. With unique, sophisticated design products, this workshop has earned an excellent reputation worldwide. Gato Mikio is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end lacquerware in Japan and is among the most renowned worldwide.