Tea storage canister

Why Should You Have a Tea Tin?

Since Compagnie & Co started offering its teas in metal tins featuring its brand logo with the marine anchor, similar products have become widespread, and for many enthusiasts, they have turned into collectible items.

It is well known that tea leaves do not like exposure to light. For regular tea drinkers, it is essential to have a storage accessory that is both practical and attractive. A metal tin is the perfect solution: it preserves the tea under optimal conditions and, at the same time, serves as a decorative element in the kitchen.

Can You Give a Tea Tin as a Gift?

When elegant and beautiful, tea tins make an original gift! This is why they are often included in gift sets or tea assortments.

You will please the recipient even more if the tea inside is of high quality.

The tea tins from Compagnie & Co are durable items. Once empty, they can be refilled, either directly in store or using a refill pouch.

There are also very beautiful tea tins from Japan, such as Washi tins, of which Compagnie & Co offers a large collection.

We offer limited editions for special occasions, for example, to accompany Mother’s Day teas.

Enjoy each day of December with the discoveries from our tea Advent calendar.

How to Choose a Tea Tin

A metal tea tin without a window or translucent opening is ideal for preserving tea or rooibos under good conditions. It is not completely airtight and allows a small amount of air to pass through.

Compagnie & Co tea tins have the advantage of a double lid, which helps preserve the tea and its aromas, as well as herbal teas such as verbena.

Plastic or glass containers should be avoided, as tea leaves do not like to be exposed to light too often.

Caring for Your Tea Tin

Metal tea tins last a long time. It is recommended not to refill a tin that previously contained one tea with a different tea, as flavors can transfer.

To clean your tea tin, it is strongly discouraged to use water, as it could cause oxidation. Instead, it should be cleaned carefully with...