Taiji HC-6 Towel Warmer, 6L, White
The Towel Warmer From the Company That Invented It
A hot oshibori at the start of a meal is one of the small signals that tells a guest they are being looked after. The Taiji HC-6 is the compact way to deliver it: a 6-litre electric towel warmer that holds around 25 to 30 rolled hand towels ready at the counter. Taiji built the first electric towel warmer in 1964, and the HC-6 is the small-footprint model, made for a tight back bar or a host stand where space is short. This is the white finish; the same unit is also available in black.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Compact footprint: at W300 x D307mm it fits a host stand or back bar where a larger warmer will not
- Service-ready: holds 25 to 30 hot hand towels, around 10 face towels, at temperature and ready to roll out
- From the original maker: Taiji invented the electric towel warmer in 1964, and its machines are used in over 90 countries
- UK-ready: runs on 240V UK mains at 120W, with a reliable build for daily front-of-house use
How to Use
- Welcome service: offer a hot oshibori as guests sit down, the classic start to a Japanese meal
- Counter or host stand: keep towels warm by the pass or the entrance, within easy reach
- Beyond dining: equally at home in salons, spas and clinics that offer warm towels
- Add cold for summer: pair with a CC-8 cooler for chilled towels in warm weather
Oshibori, and the machine that made it everyday
The oshibori (おしぼり), the damp towel offered to a guest on arrival, is one of the oldest gestures of Japanese omotenashi, or hospitality. Until the 1960s, warming towels meant a gas steamer and a good deal of labour, so a hot oshibori was a luxury found mainly in high-end ryotei. In 1964 Taiji built the first electric towel warmer, the Hot Cabi, and made hot-towel service simple enough for any room. The habit spread from Japanese dining rooms to hotels, salons and clinics around the world. The HC-6 is the compact heir to that original idea.
How many towels does the Taiji HC-6 hold?
The HC-6 has a 6-litre chamber that holds roughly 25 to 30 rolled hand towels, or around 10 larger face towels, kept warm and ready to serve. That suits a small restaurant, a bar, or a host stand at the door of a larger room. For a busier service that gets through towels faster, the larger HC-8 holds 35 to 45 hand towels and adds a Low/High temperature setting. The HC-6 keeps things simple: load it, switch it on, and it holds the towels at a steady warmth through the shift.
Product Details
| Type | Electric towel warmer (oshibori, おしぼり) |
| Brand / Model | Taiji HC-6 (est. 1964) |
| Colour | White |
| Capacity | 6 litres, approx 25-30 hand towels (10 face towels) |
| Outer Dimensions | W300 x D307 x H230mm |
| Inner Dimensions | W220 x D220 x H135mm |
| Power | 230–240V UK mains, 120W |
| Origin | Japan |
What is an oshibori towel warmer used for?
It keeps rolled damp towels hot and ready to hand to guests, the traditional Japanese welcome at the start of a meal. In a restaurant the warm towel sets the tone before the first dish; the same gesture is used in hotels, first-class travel, salons, spas and clinics. A dedicated warmer holds the towels at a safe, consistent temperature all service, which a microwave or hot water cannot do reliably or in volume.
What is the difference between the white and black HC-6?
The machine is identical inside; the difference is the finish. The white HC-6 is the standard, lower-cost option and disappears into a back bar or service area. The black HC-6 is the front-of-house finish, smarter on a counter where guests can see it. Choose on looks and where the unit will sit: white to stay discreet, black to look the part on show.
Can I serve cold towels as well as hot?
Yes, with a separate machine. Hot oshibori suit cooler months; in summer many kitchens switch to chilled towels. The Taiji CC-8 Cool Cabi does the cold version, and the larger HC-8 Hot Cabi can be stacked with it for year-round hot and cold service from one footprint.
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Taiji HC-6 Towel Warmer, 6L, White
The Towel Warmer From the Company That Invented It
A hot oshibori at the start of a meal is one of the small signals that tells a guest they are being looked after. The Taiji HC-6 is the compact way to deliver it: a 6-litre electric towel warmer that holds around 25 to 30 rolled hand towels ready at the counter. Taiji built the first electric towel warmer in 1964, and the HC-6 is the small-footprint model, made for a tight back bar or a host stand where space is short. This is the white finish; the same unit is also available in black.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Compact footprint: at W300 x D307mm it fits a host stand or back bar where a larger warmer will not
- Service-ready: holds 25 to 30 hot hand towels, around 10 face towels, at temperature and ready to roll out
- From the original maker: Taiji invented the electric towel warmer in 1964, and its machines are used in over 90 countries
- UK-ready: runs on 240V UK mains at 120W, with a reliable build for daily front-of-house use
How to Use
- Welcome service: offer a hot oshibori as guests sit down, the classic start to a Japanese meal
- Counter or host stand: keep towels warm by the pass or the entrance, within easy reach
- Beyond dining: equally at home in salons, spas and clinics that offer warm towels
- Add cold for summer: pair with a CC-8 cooler for chilled towels in warm weather
Oshibori, and the machine that made it everyday
The oshibori (おしぼり), the damp towel offered to a guest on arrival, is one of the oldest gestures of Japanese omotenashi, or hospitality. Until the 1960s, warming towels meant a gas steamer and a good deal of labour, so a hot oshibori was a luxury found mainly in high-end ryotei. In 1964 Taiji built the first electric towel warmer, the Hot Cabi, and made hot-towel service simple enough for any room. The habit spread from Japanese dining rooms to hotels, salons and clinics around the world. The HC-6 is the compact heir to that original idea.
How many towels does the Taiji HC-6 hold?
The HC-6 has a 6-litre chamber that holds roughly 25 to 30 rolled hand towels, or around 10 larger face towels, kept warm and ready to serve. That suits a small restaurant, a bar, or a host stand at the door of a larger room. For a busier service that gets through towels faster, the larger HC-8 holds 35 to 45 hand towels and adds a Low/High temperature setting. The HC-6 keeps things simple: load it, switch it on, and it holds the towels at a steady warmth through the shift.
Product Details
| Type | Electric towel warmer (oshibori, おしぼり) |
| Brand / Model | Taiji HC-6 (est. 1964) |
| Colour | White |
| Capacity | 6 litres, approx 25-30 hand towels (10 face towels) |
| Outer Dimensions | W300 x D307 x H230mm |
| Inner Dimensions | W220 x D220 x H135mm |
| Power | 230–240V UK mains, 120W |
| Origin | Japan |
What is an oshibori towel warmer used for?
It keeps rolled damp towels hot and ready to hand to guests, the traditional Japanese welcome at the start of a meal. In a restaurant the warm towel sets the tone before the first dish; the same gesture is used in hotels, first-class travel, salons, spas and clinics. A dedicated warmer holds the towels at a safe, consistent temperature all service, which a microwave or hot water cannot do reliably or in volume.
What is the difference between the white and black HC-6?
The machine is identical inside; the difference is the finish. The white HC-6 is the standard, lower-cost option and disappears into a back bar or service area. The black HC-6 is the front-of-house finish, smarter on a counter where guests can see it. Choose on looks and where the unit will sit: white to stay discreet, black to look the part on show.
Can I serve cold towels as well as hot?
Yes, with a separate machine. Hot oshibori suit cooler months; in summer many kitchens switch to chilled towels. The Taiji CC-8 Cool Cabi does the cold version, and the larger HC-8 Hot Cabi can be stacked with it for year-round hot and cold service from one footprint.
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The Towel Warmer From the Company That Invented It
A hot oshibori at the start of a meal is one of the small signals that tells a guest they are being looked after. The Taiji HC-6 is the compact way to deliver it: a 6-litre electric towel warmer that holds around 25 to 30 rolled hand towels ready at the counter. Taiji built the first electric towel warmer in 1964, and the HC-6 is the small-footprint model, made for a tight back bar or a host stand where space is short. This is the white finish; the same unit is also available in black.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Compact footprint: at W300 x D307mm it fits a host stand or back bar where a larger warmer will not
- Service-ready: holds 25 to 30 hot hand towels, around 10 face towels, at temperature and ready to roll out
- From the original maker: Taiji invented the electric towel warmer in 1964, and its machines are used in over 90 countries
- UK-ready: runs on 240V UK mains at 120W, with a reliable build for daily front-of-house use
How to Use
- Welcome service: offer a hot oshibori as guests sit down, the classic start to a Japanese meal
- Counter or host stand: keep towels warm by the pass or the entrance, within easy reach
- Beyond dining: equally at home in salons, spas and clinics that offer warm towels
- Add cold for summer: pair with a CC-8 cooler for chilled towels in warm weather
Oshibori, and the machine that made it everyday
The oshibori (おしぼり), the damp towel offered to a guest on arrival, is one of the oldest gestures of Japanese omotenashi, or hospitality. Until the 1960s, warming towels meant a gas steamer and a good deal of labour, so a hot oshibori was a luxury found mainly in high-end ryotei. In 1964 Taiji built the first electric towel warmer, the Hot Cabi, and made hot-towel service simple enough for any room. The habit spread from Japanese dining rooms to hotels, salons and clinics around the world. The HC-6 is the compact heir to that original idea.
How many towels does the Taiji HC-6 hold?
The HC-6 has a 6-litre chamber that holds roughly 25 to 30 rolled hand towels, or around 10 larger face towels, kept warm and ready to serve. That suits a small restaurant, a bar, or a host stand at the door of a larger room. For a busier service that gets through towels faster, the larger HC-8 holds 35 to 45 hand towels and adds a Low/High temperature setting. The HC-6 keeps things simple: load it, switch it on, and it holds the towels at a steady warmth through the shift.
Product Details
| Type | Electric towel warmer (oshibori, おしぼり) |
| Brand / Model | Taiji HC-6 (est. 1964) |
| Colour | White |
| Capacity | 6 litres, approx 25-30 hand towels (10 face towels) |
| Outer Dimensions | W300 x D307 x H230mm |
| Inner Dimensions | W220 x D220 x H135mm |
| Power | 230–240V UK mains, 120W |
| Origin | Japan |
What is an oshibori towel warmer used for?
It keeps rolled damp towels hot and ready to hand to guests, the traditional Japanese welcome at the start of a meal. In a restaurant the warm towel sets the tone before the first dish; the same gesture is used in hotels, first-class travel, salons, spas and clinics. A dedicated warmer holds the towels at a safe, consistent temperature all service, which a microwave or hot water cannot do reliably or in volume.
What is the difference between the white and black HC-6?
The machine is identical inside; the difference is the finish. The white HC-6 is the standard, lower-cost option and disappears into a back bar or service area. The black HC-6 is the front-of-house finish, smarter on a counter where guests can see it. Choose on looks and where the unit will sit: white to stay discreet, black to look the part on show.
Can I serve cold towels as well as hot?
Yes, with a separate machine. Hot oshibori suit cooler months; in summer many kitchens switch to chilled towels. The Taiji CC-8 Cool Cabi does the cold version, and the larger HC-8 Hot Cabi can be stacked with it for year-round hot and cold service from one footprint.
