L. Tremain, Inc Butter Case "Butter Bell" for Storing Butter at Room Temperature

L. Tremain, Inc. is now selling "Butter Bell," a butter case that can store butter at room temperature. The price is 4,380 yen (tax included).

Butter Bell

Butter Bell is a brand of butter cases that has been recognized in the U.S. and around the world since its establishment in 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Butter can be stored at room temperature, so it is always soft like cream and smooth when spreading on toast. The stylish design makes it perfect for use as table décor.

Fill with water to keep butter flavor and freshness

The butter bell was invented in 19th century France. Created at a time when refrigerators were not widely available, the butter bell is a cup-shaped ceramic vessel with a lid that allows butter to be placed in a cylindrical container inside the lid. Since it is sealed in the water in the vessel and not exposed to oxygen, it does not deteriorate, keeping the flavor and freshness of the butter.


It is very simple to use. Simply fill the container 1/3 full with cold water, place 1/2 cup (about 100 g) of butter in the lid, press the butter into the lid to release the air inside, and return the lid to the container. Made of high-quality, durable ceramics, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.


It is available in eight colors: Crimson, Cobalt Blue, Golden Yellow, Sky Blue, Matte White, Maraschino Red, Midnight Black, and Retro White. Product dimensions are 10 cm in diameter and 10.5 cm in height. 750 g in weight.