Metal container for tea (8)

I believe the answer is:

canister

(Other definitions for canister that I've seen before include "Cylindrical container" , "Tea-caddy" , "Metal food container" , "Container for a film reel" , "Container for e.g. tea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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