The 7th wedding anniversary is known in traditional Japanese customs as the "Copper Anniversary." Following the Paper Anniversary (1st year) and the Wood Anniversary (5th year), this milestone celebrates a period where the foundation of the home and the bond between the couple have become solid and stable like copper, growing in warmth and depth.
At SEKIMONO, we suggest handcrafted copper tea utensils (such as tea scoops and tea pot stands) as tools for couples to enjoy tea together in celebration of their 7th anniversary.
1. Three perspectives on choosing copper tea utensils for your Copper Anniversary
Reason 1: "Antique Patina" that deepens over the years
The texture of copper evolves through use, reacting to oxygen in the air and the touch of human hands. Rather than disposable goods, these pieces possess a quality that deepens in luster over time, mirroring the shared life of a couple on their 7th anniversary.
Reason 2: Creating "time to brew tea while facing each other" in daily life
Beyond serving as decorative pieces, they provide an excuse to brew tea and converse on weekends or after daily meals. Tea scoops for measuring leaves and tea pot stands for placing teapots are tools that are naturally picked up during daily meals or tea ceremonies.
Reason 3: Low risk of damage and simple maintenance
While they are unlikely to break like ceramic, they may dent or deform under strong impact. Daily care can be maintained through a simple routine of wiping off moisture and buffing dry after use.
2. Product lineup by budget (Tea Scoops & Tea Pot Stands)
Tea Scoop (Chasoku) | $79–$89
A graceful scoop for measuring tea leaves and guiding them into the pot. Easy to handle, it is the tool you will likely touch most often during tea service.
- Plum Blossoms of Jiangnan | Copper Tea Scoop (approx. 157×54mm, $79 )
- Golden Toad | Copper Tea Scoop (approx. 159×52mm, $89 )
Tea Pot Stand (Kosho) | $129–$139
A double-structured stand (plate and pedestal ring) to hold your teapot. A dignified centerpiece for the couple's tea time.
- Fortune from All Directions | Tea Pot Stand (approx. φ192×H30mm, $139 )
- Daylily | Tea Pot Stand (approx. φ192×H30mm, $129 )
3. Care and maintenance for a lasting companion
SEKIMONO copper tea utensils are hand-finished and colored at a workshop in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. For daily care after delivery, no special chemicals are needed; simply wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after finishing your tea.
※Please refrain from using abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads, as they will damage the surface color coating.
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