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YowCha, this one might hurt a little. What percentage of your acquisitions over the last year are you actually using?

100% and proud of it!
9
18%
More than 90%
16
31%
More than 80%
5
10%
More than 70%
4
8%
More than 60%
3
6%
More than 50%
7
14%
More than 40%
1
2%
More than 30%
5
10%
More than 20%
0
No votes
More than 10%
1
2%
 
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by Geekgirl » Jul 22nd, '08, 23:39

Victoria wrote: Go for the good stuff: O-Cha Uji Matcha Manten
:shock: Above my price threshold for now. Need to recover from the teaware spree. :lol:
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by Pentox » Jul 22nd, '08, 23:56

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:
Victoria wrote: Go for the good stuff: O-Cha Uji Matcha Manten
:shock: Above my price threshold for now. Need to recover from the teaware spree. :lol:
Hm, if you're worried about the price of matcha here's a few more "cost friendly" ones.

Lupicia has 3 different ones that I haven't tried yet, picked em up last time I was there, but haven't tried it yet. (~10-15/20g)

Tao of Tea has 3oz for 17.50 or so, i picked that up recently too, but i'm not expecting much from that much matcha for that price. I figure i'll use it for mixing.

Do Matcha tends to be an acceptable price, haven't tried it yet.

If you want I'll pop open one of the Lupicia's and let you know how it is (although i won't pop all 3 at the same time, matcha ages FAST)
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by Chip » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:03

Pentox wrote:
GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:
Victoria wrote: Go for the good stuff: O-Cha Uji Matcha Manten
:shock: Above my price threshold for now. Need to recover from the teaware spree. :lol:
Hm, if you're worried about the price of matcha here's a few more "cost friendly" ones.

Lupicia has 3 different ones that I haven't tried yet, picked em up last time I was there, but haven't tried it yet. (~10-15/20g)

Tao of Tea has 3oz for 17.50 or so, i picked that up recently too, but i'm not expecting much from that much matcha for that price. I figure i'll use it for mixing.

Do Matcha tends to be an acceptable price, haven't tried it yet.

If you want I'll pop open one of the Lupicia's and let you know how it is (although i won't pop all 3 at the same time, matcha ages FAST)
"Lupicia Plant!" :lol:
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by geeber1 » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:09

Victoria & GeekGirl,
Can I ask who Fred is?
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by Pentox » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:11

Chip wrote:
"Lupicia Plant!" :lol:
LOL, say what you will, but no other vendor has yet to top them in my book. (especially the in store feeling)
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by Chip » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:27

I am feeling empathy with that notion of in store feeling. Ito En was a really amazing experience...and thinking of your comment makes me want to experience the real thing, like in Kyoto...or even the lesser know areas...not a new thought.
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by Victoria » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:33

geeber1 wrote:Victoria & GeekGirl,
Can I ask who Fred is?
Fred Parker Pottery on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5989971
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by Chip » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:52

Victoria wrote:
geeber1 wrote:Victoria & GeekGirl,
Can I ask who Fred is?
"Peter" Fred Parker Pottery on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5989971
Isn't he Spiderman too?
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by olivierco » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:54

What percentage of your acquisitions over the last year are you actually using?

Some of my teaware acquisitions are used only once in a while, but I am trying to use them all.
Tuesday (and monday as well) I was not home and had only a few teas. Some karigane sencha (Ostuusan teabags by Tsuen) and a decent Darjeeling.
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by Victoria » Jul 23rd, '08, 00:55

LOL, maybe ... but his day job is the super hero of Tea Pottery!

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by chamekke » Jul 23rd, '08, 01:08

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:
Chip wrote:
You two are great for the domestic artisan economy...keep up the good work. :D
LOL! speaking of, I picked up a gorgeous chawan bowl last night on Etsy. My first! Now all I have to do is get some matcha that is better than the last one I had. :shock:
Please share photos! I'd love to see it.

P.S. Etsy is my secret vice :P
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by Geekgirl » Jul 23rd, '08, 01:20

Vendor photos. It's a shino glaze, very copper red I hope, if his image colors are accurate.

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I really liked the symmetry, the lovely glaze, and it has a very sweet foot. I really AM using a ceramic dog bowl for matcha, because it was the only one in the house that had the right shape AND was smooth on the bottom so it didn't tear up my chasen.

There's another one on Etsy that I suspect I'm going to regret if I don't pick it up. Ha! I'll post that one if I decide to buy it. :lol:
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by Salsero » Jul 23rd, '08, 01:23

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote: Above my price threshold for now.
Maiko has some very reasonably priced matcha and if you opt for the slowest mailing (which they make you go a bit out of your way to choose) the shipping is quite reasonable and still pretty speedy. I have had their Maccha "Kyo Mukashi" which is very tasty.

I personally don't believe it is good to start out with the best of the best with anything. You will not appreciate it because you have nothing to compare it to. Besides, I don't think I could ever bring myself to spend so much money on a little matcha as what the O-Cha Uji Matcha Manten costs. I mean, it's just tea!
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by chamekke » Jul 23rd, '08, 01:45

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:Vendor photos. It's a shino glaze, very copper red I hope, if his image colors are accurate.

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I really liked the symmetry, the lovely glaze, and it has a very sweet foot. I really AM using a ceramic dog bowl for matcha, because it was the only one in the house that had the right shape AND was smooth on the bottom so it didn't tear up my chasen.

There's another one on Etsy that I suspect I'm going to regret if I don't pick it up. Ha! I'll post that one if I decide to buy it. :lol:
I like the bowl, Geekgirl. Looks like an excellent choice.
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by geeber1 » Jul 23rd, '08, 11:18

Wow, Fred's stuff is awesome. Thanks for posting the link!

Maybe we should plan a bank heist so we can buy all the stuff we "need!"
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