Kalita for Outdoors Stainless-Steel Coffee Canister | 550ml

Product summary

Kalita for Outdoors Stainless-Steel Coffee Canister is a Japanese-made 18-8 stainless-steel coffee canister with a capacity of 550ml. Reference loading is approx. 200g of coffee beans or 220g of ground coffee. Its cylindrical matte body is intended for portioning everyday coffee and can be paired with the dripper and cup in the same series.

• 550ml capacity: Reference coffee-bean load approx. 200g, suitable for everyday portioning.
• 18-8 stainless steel: The opaque metal body prevents the contents from receiving direct light.
• Matte cylindrical finish: Suitable for a coffee worktop, shelf or outdoor equipment box.
• Made in Japan: The product label identifies Japan as the country of manufacture.
• Clearly stated use: Suitable for coffee beans or ground coffee; reference weights are not fixed loading guarantees.

Product details

Organise the coffee you are currently using

The 550ml capacity can be used to portion beans and reduce how often a larger bag is opened. Bean volume varies with variety, roast level, moisture, shape and filling method, so approx. 200g is a reference only and does not mean every coffee fills the canister to the same height.

Opaque stainless-steel body

The stainless-steel body blocks light and should be kept in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Product information does not state a vacuum structure, airtightness rating or fixed freshness period, so this page does not claim that the canister guarantees a particular number of fresh-storage days.

For both coffee beans and ground coffee

Source information lists reference loads of approx. 200g for coffee beans and 220g for ground coffee. Particle size, packing density and filling method change the actual weight. Use a scale when precise portions are needed.

How to use

1. Before first use, clean according to the instructions supplied with the item and dry the body and lid completely.
2. Use a scale to portion beans or ground coffee as needed, leaving enough room for the lid to close normally.
3. Check that no bean, ground coffee or other material is trapped at the joining surfaces, then close the lid securely.
4. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight and obvious heat sources.
5. Before changing coffee, remove remaining particles and odours. Refill only after the canister is completely dry.

Suitable uses

• Portioning everyday coffee beans, reference load approx. 200g;
• Portioning ground coffee, reference load approx. 220g;
• Organising coffees by roast level, origin or intended use;
• Storage at home, work, events or in an outdoor coffee kit;
• Users who prefer an opaque stainless-steel container with a simple matte finish.

Listed specifications

Approx. 200g of coffee beans and 220g of ground coffee are reference loads. Actual weight varies with density, particle size and filling method.

Frequently asked questions

Will it always hold 200g of coffee beans?

Not necessarily. 200g is a reference figure. Dark-roast beans generally occupy more volume, and bean shape and filling method also change the actual weight that fits.

Is it a vacuum or completely airtight canister?

Product information does not provide a vacuum structure, airtightness rating or fixed freshness period, so this page makes no such guarantee. Keep the joining surfaces clean before closing and use the canister according to its actual construction.

Can it hold ground coffee?

Yes. Source information lists a reference ground-coffee load of approx. 220g. Use a scale if you need portions for a brewing recipe.

Can I wash it with water and add beans immediately?

Do not add beans or ground coffee while moisture remains. Let every part dry completely after cleaning and follow the cleaning guidance supplied on the actual package or instructions.

Notes

• 550ml is volume. Approx. 200g of beans and 220g of ground coffee are reference loads, not fixed capacity guarantees.
• This page does not claim a complete vacuum, complete airtightness or a guaranteed freshness period.
• The canister is not cookware or a heating vessel. Do not place it over a flame, induction hob, oven or other heating device.
• Follow the cleaning guidance supplied with the item. Avoid steel wool or strongly abrasive tools that may scratch the matte surface.
• Dry completely before closing and adding coffee again.
• Dimensions, weight and loading amounts are reference values; production batches and measuring methods may cause slight differences.

Other Kalita for Outdoors products

• WDS-185K Stainless-Steel Wave Dripper: for 2–4 servings, used with Wave 185 filters.
• Stainless-Steel Coffee Canister 550ml (current product): reference coffee-bean load approx. 200g.
• Stainless-Steel Coffee Cup 370ml: for drinking at home, work or outdoors.

Further reading

• Add ritual to daily coffee: Kalita drippers we have enjoyed recently
• Which pour-over dripper should you choose? Our experience with Kalita 155 series
• A guide to pour-over drippers: comparing V60, Kalita 155 and 101