Tin, Nestlé Datasheet Type of object Tin Origin Great Britain Technique and material Tinning Date From 1938 to 1945 Dimensions 3.7 x 7.5 cm Tin of Nescafé, an instant coffee invented by Nestlé in 1938. When it was first sold, the container made of tin. In 1945, this tin container was replaced with a more practical glass jar. Share