MichelleD'Ann said 2012-09-01 17:50:05 -0400

Need help! Stuck bamboo tea canister

I have a small bamboo tea storage canister that a family member brought back from china. BUT…the lid is stuck on. I know this may sound absurd that I’m asking for help, but it anyone is familiar with these and/or can give advice on how to get the lid off without breaking it, that would be amazing. Follow the link to the picture. Thanks.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63913927@N02/7908860016/in/photostream

5 Replies

Michelle said 2012-09-01 18:12:06 -0400

I don’t have experience with canisters like that, so take this with a grain of salt. But I might try wiggling the lit back and forth, or maybe trying to slip a knife or something thin in the crack between the lid and the canister. Good luck!

darby said 2012-09-01 18:39:58 -0400

Maybe the wood has swollen? Try cooling it in the fridge?

Azzrian said 2012-09-01 18:56:20 -0400

Good suggestion!

MichelleD'Ann said 2012-09-03 21:43:22 -0400

Thank you! I was able to get it open with a razor blade with only a minor chip in the process. My mom said the lid hasn’t been open for about 25 years and there was still tea inside from China where she got it!

Indigobloom said 2012-09-04 21:57:39 -0400

I’m curious to know if the tea is still drinkable! but it’s a beautiful tin. Glad you saved it :)