Ceramic Tea Caddy — Persimmon Jar with Leaf Lid, 3.7 in

This ceramic tea caddy is a small glazed jar shaped like a persimmon, with a sage-green leaf lid you lift by its stem. It is sized for loose leaf tea you drink every week, not a year of stock. The opaque ceramic keeps light off the leaves, and the lid seats snugly on the rim. Ceramic tea caddy, the short version Glazed ceramic body in glossy persimmon orange, opaque so light stays out Leaf-shaped ceramic lid with a stem knob that doubles as the handle Snug, sealed fit on the rim to keep air and kitchen smells away from the tea Palm sized: 9.5 cm wide and 7.3 cm tall (3.7 x 2.9 in), fits the shelf by the kettle Also works for candy, whole spices or small keepsakes Specs Material Glazed ceramic Size 9.5 cm wide x 7.3 cm tall (3.7 x 2.9 in) Colors Persimmon-orange body, sage-green leaf lid Lid Ceramic leaf lid with stem knob, snug fit What's included 1 ceramic jar, 1 leaf lid Care Hand wash, dry fully before refilling Questions Is ceramic good for storing tea? Yes. Glazed ceramic is opaque, holds no flavor and does not react with the leaves, which is why tea shops have used ceramic jars for centuries. Keep it away from the stove and the sunny windowsill. What is the best container for storing tea? One that is opaque, closes snugly and is sized to the tea you actually drink. A small caddy you refill often beats a big tin that lets a pound of leaves sit around half empty. How much tea does this caddy hold? The maker does not list a capacity, so we will not guess. It is a small jar, 9.5 cm wide and 7.3 cm tall, meant for the tea you keep by the kettle while the rest of the bag stays sealed in the pantry. Is it dishwasher safe? We recommend hand washing with warm water and drying it fully, lid off, before you refill it. Tea and moisture do not get along. What else can I keep in it? Rock sugar, wrapped candy, cloves or star anise, rings by the sink. It is small enough to sit anywhere and pretty enough to leave out. Small enough for the shelf by the kettle, pretty enough to leave out on the counter. — Lisa, Strabella