I think we were bitten by the same bug.David R. wrote:
Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
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Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myselffire_snake wrote:I think we were bitten by the same bug.David R. wrote:
Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)iannon wrote:i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myselffire_snake wrote:I think we were bitten by the same bug.David R. wrote:
Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.
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yea sure..it was part of a set i got from a thrift store to be honest..its come in very handy as a gaiwan alternative or an all around porcelain brewer.fire_snake wrote:May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)iannon wrote:i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myselffire_snake wrote:I think we were bitten by the same bug.David R. wrote:
Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
That actually looks quite nice (crackling, etc.) Thank you.iannon wrote:yea sure..it was part of a set i got from a thrift store to be honest..its come in very handy as a gaiwan alternative or an all around porcelain brewer.fire_snake wrote:May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)iannon wrote:i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myselffire_snake wrote:I think we were bitten by the same bug.David R. wrote:
Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.
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Oh dear . . .bagua7 wrote:Fire Snake,
I wouldn't buy Yixing online. This is my personal opinion and the fact is that I don't have any Yixing pots yet. I will the day I travel to mainland China in person and feel the desired pot on the palm of my hand.
I forgot to mention Japanese pots (since you haven't shown an interest in Taiwanese clay which works well for Li Shan) and particularly Sado Mumyoi Yaki pots:
http://hojotea.com/item_e/mumyoi.htm
Good luck with your decision.
Tool late, I'm afraid.
This thread will take the expected course. I couldn't help but give in.
I've already got Stephane Erler on the case:
http://teamasters.blogspot.com/
http://www.blogger.com/profile/02433657904904185875
And here she is:
http://teamasters.blogspot.com/2008/10/ ... ixing.html
*sigh*
There's no turning back now.
Christian
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
I will add, however, that those Sado red clay teapots are very intriguing. Does anyone on TC have one? Hojo doesn't have any prices advertised, nor pot specifications (size, volume, etc.)
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Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
Secrets of the universe revealed on TeaChat ... scroll down around halfway.
http://hojotea.com/item_e/available.htm
http://hojotea.com/item_e/available.htm
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
I have two such pots - both I bought locally. The first was being used on the owners back desk of a teahouse I frequent - I had to talk them out of it. Most recently this one:
Look for a clear high, bell-like ring, not just a high tone. If you have a chance also drink a li shan tea you are familiar with brewing in a gaiwan in the pot before buying it - this will affirm that the result is 'better' than a gaiwan for you.
I have found that good green oolong pots are the hardest to come buy. Good luck!
Look for a clear high, bell-like ring, not just a high tone. If you have a chance also drink a li shan tea you are familiar with brewing in a gaiwan in the pot before buying it - this will affirm that the result is 'better' than a gaiwan for you.
I have found that good green oolong pots are the hardest to come buy. Good luck!
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So I'm getting the impression that:
1) It is more difficult to find a pot suitable for Taiwanese high mountain Oolongs (like Li Shan and Yu Shan?)
2) It might be better to dedicate a pot to a different Oolong to be on the safe side until more experimentation is done to find a suitable pot. Correct?
Too bad I like Li Shan and Yu Shan so much. But that's what my trusty gaiwan is for.
1) It is more difficult to find a pot suitable for Taiwanese high mountain Oolongs (like Li Shan and Yu Shan?)
2) It might be better to dedicate a pot to a different Oolong to be on the safe side until more experimentation is done to find a suitable pot. Correct?
Too bad I like Li Shan and Yu Shan so much. But that's what my trusty gaiwan is for.
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
Tenuki, you scalawag.
I knew it was you who bought that pot.
I knew it was you who bought that pot.
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Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
Glad you liked the tea
I have one of the new reduction fired sado clay pots. I love it so much Ive got a kyusu on the way. It is similar to shigaraki but a deeper aftertaste with slightly less "smoothing" Dont get me wrong it makes a very smooth, nice body, long aftertaste type of brew. Ive tried lots of teas with it, so far everything works well with it. Expect more in 1-2 months.
I have one of the new reduction fired sado clay pots. I love it so much Ive got a kyusu on the way. It is similar to shigaraki but a deeper aftertaste with slightly less "smoothing" Dont get me wrong it makes a very smooth, nice body, long aftertaste type of brew. Ive tried lots of teas with it, so far everything works well with it. Expect more in 1-2 months.
Re: What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)
Same here. I was afraid at first it would take away too many details. It doesn't. I have found some teas for which I prefer other teapots. Some come out dry, less sweet. But according to Akira it is normal for a new teapot and it won't be the case in anew weeks.Ambrose wrote:Glad you liked the tea
I have one of the new reduction fired sado clay pots. [...] I've tried lots of teas with it, so far everything works well with it. Expect more in 1-2 months.
Best pairing for me is with japanese green teas. But I have no taiwanese gao shan cha to try it with.