茶筒

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 茶筒. Reading: ちゃづつ. Core meaning: tea caddy; tea canister.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 茶筒を開けると香ばしい茶の香りがした / 祖母は茶筒に新しい茶葉を移し替えた.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Container for tea leaves
  • 茶筒 is a canister that protects stored tea leaves from air and moisture. Its function differs from 急須, a pot used to brew and pour tea.