Monday TeaDay 7/28/08 All time favorite brewing vessel?

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What is your all time favorite brewing vessel/device?

Kyusu or Hohin
11
20%
Gaiwan
11
20%
Yixing
8
15%
Glass
4
7%
Gimme my mug and an infuser
0
No votes
ingenuiTEA or similar modern device
10
19%
Classic English style China or Silver
2
4%
Tetsubin
0
No votes
Simple ceramic pot
3
6%
Electric device for brewing
0
No votes
Chawan, though not really for brewing
1
2%
Other
4
7%
 
Total votes: 54
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by neowolf » Jul 28th, '08, 10:38

Voted for the wrong thing actually, but no worries! Voted for IngenuiTEA/modern device but really I was thinking about my TriniTEA so that should've been electric device I suppose! I know purists would frown, and I'm a little inclined to apologize even but it's so much easier to set it up and flip a switch in the morning so I can shower, prepare lunch for my Mr Bento, and then put tea in my thermos for the day!

Speaking of that thermos, it's got white peach in it today!
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by Chip » Jul 28th, '08, 11:40

Kyusu...no question. I have a bunch and use them all. An absolute favorite...hmmm...they are all absolute favorites for different Japanese teas.

Adagio Golden Monkey earlier...

I am about ready for some GREEN, Japanese, in a kyusu appropriate for that tea. I will have Yutaka Midori a la O-Cha in a particular Japanese Maple kyusu that pours this very fine leaf superbly and supremely! No other kyusu I own could do so well.
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by olivierco » Jul 28th, '08, 12:20

Dong Ding this afternoon (brewed in a gaiwan)
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by auggy » Jul 28th, '08, 12:35

Kyuusu for me - I just love the way it fits in my hand and the way it pours. And it is pretty.

Had some thai tea this morning and currently descaling my zoji so I'm tea-less for a bit. *pout*

But I have a fat kitty purring on my lap and sent out two packages of tea to folks, so the day is not lost!
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by Victoria » Jul 28th, '08, 12:38

Glass for me currently. But I seem to be transitioning.

In my cup this morning Risheehat Flowery 2nd flush,
via Salsero.


Happy Monday everyone!
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by Chip » Jul 28th, '08, 13:47

olivierco wrote:Dong Ding this afternoon (brewed in a gaiwan)
:shock: ...OOLONG...???

Yutaka Midori was amazing today. I highly recommend NOBODY buys it. :twisted:
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by Grubby » Jul 28th, '08, 14:22

Gaiwan, because its so versatile.
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by auggy » Jul 28th, '08, 15:00

Well, the zoji is all purty now and currently cooling to 175. Yay! Hmm, what to have, what to have?

Good thing it will take a bit to decide. I have a kitty cuddle up to me on the couch. And it is one that rarely cuddles. Must enjoy the rare love-Bitty when I get the chance.
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by Zodduska » Jul 28th, '08, 15:46

I almost voted Kyusu but I feel the Gaiwan is more versatile. 8)
heres my new gaiwan from dragonteahouse, a 200ml beast.. it's a little tricky to handle but I like it quite a bit and it can even serve 2. :)
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In my cup is Teamasters Baozhong.
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by Victoria » Jul 28th, '08, 16:08

Zodduska wrote:I almost voted Kyusu but I feel the Gaiwan is more versatile. 8)
heres my new gaiwan from dragonteahouse, a 200ml beast.. it's a little tricky to handle but I like it quite a bit and it can even serve 2. :)
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In my cup is Teamasters Baozhong.
Ohhhhhh I have been eyeing that one!! Even nicer looking than I thought.
A beauty, enjoy!

(and I guess you know how I feel about that oolong)
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by Zodduska » Jul 28th, '08, 16:23

Thanks Victoria, one thing to keep in mind when deciding to get this gaiwan though.. its a bit scary trying to one hand pour over my fragile bodum glass cups.. this is more of a two hand gaiwan. :)
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by Victoria » Jul 28th, '08, 16:28

Zodduska wrote:Thanks Victoria, one thing to keep in mind when deciding to get this gaiwan though.. its a bit scary trying to one hand pour over my fragile bodum glass cups.. this is more of a two hand gaiwan. :)
I kinda talked myself out of it because of the size already. But I love the design.
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by Chip » Jul 28th, '08, 16:29

Nice gaiwan...I saw that one too. DTH has a lot of drool factor teaware.

Finishing up a Korean steamed green Gamnong sample from the Expo. I still do not get the exorbitant price for this tea. It is good, but sencha is better. Maybe the sample is not as fresh as could be.

But it is good.
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by Victoria » Jul 28th, '08, 16:31

Settlling in now this afternoon for a nice oolong - yummmmm

Thanks Geek, I'm enjoying your High Mountain Ice Oolong.
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by Salsero » Jul 28th, '08, 16:59

Zodduska wrote: its a bit scary trying to one hand pour over my fragile bodum glass cups.. this is more of a two hand gaiwan.
It is absolutely gorgeous. Maybe Gordon could get a smaller version of the same design. I have three this size (though none this beautiful) and they are tricky to handle.

It would make a nice flower pot. Maybe a cute baby tea plant...

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?p= ... +yrs#54149
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