Tea box 1kg
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These tea boxes are made by hand one by one using traditional methods in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Chabako are wooden boxes that have been made since the Edo period to transport delicate tea leaves while maintaining their freshness. They are made from high-quality Tenryu cedar from Shizuoka Prefecture, with tightly packed tin lining and washi paper applied to the knots and seams to prevent moisture and odors from entering from the outside.
It is moisture-proof, insect-proof, and odor-proof, making it ideal for storing foods that are sensitive to moisture, such as coffee, rice, and dried foods. The compact 1kg size is convenient for storing small items such as aroma oils and incense.
The wood grain, color, and way the washi paper is applied are all unique, making each piece unique. Enjoy the changes in texture the more you use it.
| External dimensions | W16.5 x L22.2 x D16 cm |
| Inner dimensions | W12 x L17.8 x D13.5 cm |
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| 茶箱 1kg | 茶箱 5kg | 茶箱 10kg・20kg | |
| 北海道 | 1,445 | 1,910 | 2,810 |
| 東北・沖縄 | 1,130 | 1,610 | 2,250 |
| 関東〜九州 | 880 | 1,320 | 1,910 |
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Beautiful and sturdy Tenryu cedar
The tea boxes made by Ochiai of Suzuki Woodworks are made from Tenryu cedar, which is known among Japanese conifers for its beautiful grain and high durability.
The Tenryu River basin in Hamamatsu City was originally planted with trees to control flooding caused by the feared "violent Tenryu." Forestry has been thriving here since ancient times, and the beautiful, man-managed forests are counted among Japan's three most beautiful forests, along with Yoshino in Nara Prefecture and Owase in Mie Prefecture.
Tenryu cedar grows straight and with little bending thanks to its sloping, sunny terrain and warm climate with almost no snow. It has dense annual rings and a high oil content, and is highly valued for its water resistance and strength. The dark red flesh and tightly packed, straight grain are proof of high-quality cedar.
Furthermore, by using the Tenryu cedar root ball, which has the fewest knots and a beautiful appearance, a beautiful luster and smooth wood surface are created. The comfortable texture and soft warmth unique to Tenryu cedar can be felt in your hands.
The History of Tea Boxes
After the Meiji period, as exports of Japanese tea overseas increased, the demand for tea boxes also increased, and tea box production flourished throughout the country.
Shizuoka Prefecture, a major producer of Japanese tea, is said to have had more than 50 tea factories at its peak.
After the war, with the spread of lighter and cheaper materials than cardboard and a lack of successors, the number of manufacturers continuing to carry on traditional techniques has dwindled to just a few in Shizuoka Prefecture across the country.
Tea box making inherited from Suzuki Seikansho
"Another historic manufacturing plant will be gone. Because this is a product that has been loved for so long, I hope that young woodworkers will take it over and continue to make it."
Mr. Ochiai, a woodworker involved in furniture manufacturing in Iwata City, one day heard from a familiar machine shop owner that the Suzuki Box Factory, which had a 100-year history, was closing down.
Suzuki Seikansho in Kakegawa City, founded at the end of the Meiji era, has been loved for its careful craftsmanship that has not changed since it began making tea boxes in 1921. Even today, tea box making involves many steps that must be done by hand, and the meticulous technique and intuition of the craftsmen shine through.
Ochiai, who took over the tradition of tea box making from Suzuki, wanted to connect the history and spirit of Suzuki Box Factory and to pass on the woodworking industry, which is disappearing nationwide, to the next generation.
"In order to protect and pass on the history and will of our predecessors, we want to carefully create even better products, one by one."
The husband and wife team up to make tea boxes with sincerity, adhering to traditional techniques that have been cherished since ancient times.
鈴貴木工
鈴木製函所・鈴木清吉さんの技術と、茶箱作りへの想いを受け継いだ木工職人の落合さん。奥さまとともに、2024年5月に鈴貴木工として新たにスタートしました。
家具職人として磨いてきた技術で、古くなった木製品や家具の修繕なども手掛けています。素材が持つ味わいを生かしながら、長い年月を経ても魅力が増していくものづくりに取り組んでいます。
