Japan Postbox Tea Canister
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This brick-red tin would make a handy stand on your desk for holding pens, pencils and brushes. Or of course you can use it for its original purpose, as an airtight container for storing your favorite tea.

The round scarlet post box has been a familiar sight on Japan's streets for almost a century and a half. The Japan Post adopted the iconic design from the British Royal Mail postbox, as well as the distinctive red livery. Instead of the Royal Mail's coat of arms, however, the box is decorated with the kanji characters for Yuubin (Post Office) and one of the earliest logos in the world, the letter T (for 'Tsushin') with a bar across it, which debuted in 1877.

The tin comes filled with a 30g pack of Houjicha, a roasted black tea that is refreshing as a hot beverage in winter or iced tea in summer. The tea is from the famous Suzukien tea plantation in Saitama, Japan.

It's the perfect gift for designers, tea-lovers, Japanophiles or stamp collectors.

Size (height x diameter): 6 x 3 in (15.5 x 7.5 cm)
PRICE: US$15, €13
Shipping: $5 [Note: Shipping for this item is by regular airmail, not Japan Post EMS.]
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