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Pig Hog wrote:That new bizen kyusu that I bought...

The lid got caught on the towel as I was trying it and smashed. I can even describe how angry I am. £60 and a unique teapot straight down the drain. Not sure what to do now...

HORRORS ... but ...

... I have been brewing sencha lidless for months now. I just started to do it to observe the leaves brewing and the inner workings of various kyusu during the pouring.

I continue to do so ... must be a reason, right?

Not sure this helps ... and in my case the lid is always sitting there watching. If the lid was broken, perhaps I would feel differently.

I brew a lot lidless as well. In fact most of the time.

Thanks chaps. My rage is slowly subsiding and I guess you're right -- at least it wasn't the actual pot.

I've attempted a fix using impact glue, though it broke into 5 or 6 pieces so...who knows if it'll work.

I guess I'll be using it lidless, if not, and perhaps I'll keep my eyes peeled for yet another new kyusu, just in case
There are two nice little hagi yaki kyusu on Artistic Nippon...

I know its a big expensive Pig Hog. But we've all been there. I've only ever lost one pot and it was to thermal shock. It was my first pot and I still remember that sickening crack as I poured the water in and my little world fell apart

Maybe though you can see something you'd like to change with the broken pot, like size or shape? and purchase a little differently

This is the second time I've broken a lid, though. After that first time I've always been so careful, which was the worst part about it.

It looks like it's fixed up okay, though, albeit with some of the cracks still visible. I think that I'll still brew lidless, so as not to put pressure on it when I pour but at least I have a whole teapot!

... at least the lid can now sit and observe your tea time!

lin's ceramic purion

kyarazen wrote:lin's ceramic purion

Is this a kettle (that resembles a kyusu) or is it a teapot? Since you have it on a burner, I am guessing it is a kettle.

Technically ... and generally speaking, kyusu means "teapot". In the West, we take this and interpret as a side-handled teapot from Japan. But the definition can be stretched.

Chip wrote: Is this a kettle (that resembles a kyusu) or is it a teapot? Since you have it on a burner, I am guessing it is a kettle.

Technically ... and generally speaking, kyusu means "teapot". In the West, we take this and interpret as a side-handled teapot from Japan. But the definition can be stretched.

originally meant to be a teapot (recommended for brewing heavily oxidized/aged tea), but since purion is resistant to violent applications, the pot can be used to roast tea leaves, make tea, or to boil water without any damage over time. multifunctional!

kyarazen wrote:

Chip wrote: Is this a kettle (that resembles a kyusu) or is it a teapot? Since you have it on a burner, I am guessing it is a kettle.

Technically ... and generally speaking, kyusu means "teapot". In the West, we take this and interpret as a side-handled teapot from Japan. But the definition can be stretched.

originally meant to be a teapot (recommended for brewing heavily oxidized/aged tea), but since purion is resistant to violent applications, the pot can be used to roast tea leaves, make tea, or to boil water without any damage over time. multifunctional!

... alrighty then ...

Used my bizen kyusu tonight, lidless. Worked a charm!

Pig Hog wrote:Used my bizen kyusu tonight, lidless. Worked a charm!

Awesome, was the lid present, observing?

I will be interested to know if lidless brewing becomes habitual for you.

It was, of course. I occasionally leave the lid off but I think it'll certainly become a habit with this kyusu, now.

Kind of depends on the pot, though, I think. I made some kuki houjicha, yesterday, in a larger kyusu but preferred to keep the lid on. I reckon that smaller pots are better for going lidless whereas big pots are better with it on!

My new one cup kyusu, perfect size.

Mogake, or glaze, on the lid and back side of the lovely pot?