Shinko

Shinko – Japanese copperware for tea

Shinko manufactures tea cans and utensils in copper and other metals. A Japanese tea can is called a chazutsu, and it typically has an inner lid in addition to the outer one – a construction developed with one purpose: to keep air out.

Therefore copper for tea

Tea leaves lose their aroma when exposed to air, light and moisture. Copper is completely airtight, blocking out light, and a double lid provides such a precise fit that the lid slowly sinks down on its own. That's why the copper can has been the standard for storing tea leaves in Japan for generations – and the reason a measuring spoon made of the same material belongs there. Copper develops a patina over time; if you want to maintain its shine, it can be lightly polished.

Shinko

Tea or coffee canisters in copper in several sizes and materials

From €95,95 EUR

Shinko

Japanese tea measuring spoon in several materials

From €27,95 EUR

Crafts By Japan

'KOGEI'

Since the 1950s, the Japanese government has sought to preserve traditional craft techniques by appointing special outstanding artisans as 'Kogei'

These artisans are obliged to pass on their skills to posterity, and their efforts are supported financially by the state.

A 'Kogei' must meet five requirements to be recognized:

The craft must be made for everyday use
The most important parts of the manufacturing process must be handmade
The craft must be created using traditional techniques
Raw materials must be used that are extracted and then used in a traditional way
The craft must be made in a specific region of Japan where the craft is traditionally associated

This means that in Japan there are a number of very skilled artisans/craftsmen who, based on the Japanese craft traditions, create beautiful and functional products of exceptionally high quality.

We have selected a number of these unique products and offer them exclusively here in the webshop.