Canisters especially for greens

[skilfautdire]

Mostly for informational purposes only: a Chinese colleague told me his parents in An Xi would put small pieces of charcoal on top of the tea that was stored in containers. Nothing about the nature of the containers, though.

[edkrueger]

I would store green tea (associated with the Wood element in Wuxing) in an energy that is either related to water or fire. Metal is not a very good idea since this element cuts wood (destructive cycle). Same can be said about earth (wood controls earth); hence ceramics should be avoided for storing green tea.

Interesting, this is almost certainly why Japanese green teas were stored in primarily CERAMIC and METAL containers.

[Chip]

what do you think about the air tight glass jars covered with something non transparent or kept in a dark place? it should fulfill all the requirements: airtight, neutral material, dark and also cheap.

so nobody has nothing to comment about this?

This should be fine actually. I know a few members have taken this route.

[Tead Off]

[quote="exquisite"]Now for some budget friendly solutions :

after a lot of time spent in searching some reliable medium sized canisters for green teas, I accidentally found a set of 2 for the ridiculous price of 6 euro in the kitchen department of the local ikea store. Bought them just because of the clean looks, but I have to say I am really suprised of the functionality. They immediately became my storing jars for gyokuro and high grade sencha.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60112660


These things are incredibly airtight, double silicone ring on the lid, they seem even a little difficult to close (push down the lid at max). They are made of (cheap) ceramic and and the lid seems like acacia wood. [quote]

Those Ikea jars look like they will do the job just fine.

[edkrueger]

I would be concerned about the wooden lids. They are likely varnished.

[exquisite]

I would be concerned about the wooden lids. They are likely varnished.

Actually they don´t seem to be . I inspected them closely and they don´t show any sign of lacquer, paint or other treatment. They could be treated somehow, but there is no detectable smell. The wood is acacia. (I know the color does not reveal that)

[edkrueger]

Well, that is good. The wood might help pull some moisture out too.