TeaChat

Chris418 wrote:Beautiful! where did you get it ?

chris

It was a custom order and came from Petr Novák directly.

Chris418 wrote:Beautiful! where did you get it ?

chris

You can find him in the Teaware Artisans section of Teachat. I also own and use some of his teaware.

Jinx wrote: and the pitcher is a small creamer from Germany (well, for me, it works ...)

I do the same thing sometimes. And my little glass pot that lost its lid(curious kitty shoved it off the table) is now a pitcher too.

I had a bamboo tea table that I used at work, but I wanted something different (and I was getting tired of caulking the bamboo -- oh yes, we've had those discussions before), so I ordered a tea boat from Mirka, and a new larger tea pot from Petr.
They are both wonderful additions to the office. The teapot is also a bit larger, around 250mL. This size is perfect to fill a Seigan hagi cup that I use. I have a number of small teapots at work, which are fine for when I'm going to be sitting at the office for a bit and can do multiple brews. This newer, larger teapot is great for going into a meeting with a full cup. Perfect size, and looks beautiful, and wonderful texture!

But that's not all! I went for broke and got a larger tea boat for home. It's actually quite large, and I'm almost pondering switching the two boats... not sure yet.

Wow, pretty! Love the larger teapot, too--do you have any closer shots?

This reminds me that I haven't yet taken any 'family' shots of my Petr pots ... I should do that!

Sweet stuff there. I am very happy with my tea boats at home and in one of my offices, and if I could just figure out the logistics of handling one in my primary office--where access to a sink for cleaning teawares is trickier and requires handling the teaware with one hand through multiple locked doors. If I could just figure that out, I'd have an excuse to get another one. They're addictive....and they do set of those other pieces so wonderfully. So nice!

A new/old teacup from Katsuragi's Ebay store, an oilspot glaze with drippy overtones....





More photos later, when I have good light and the good camera.

Hope -- it might be awhile before I get can more photos of the teapot... just a bit tricky with a camera at work, haha.

Deb -- that's a good point. I currently have easy access to a sink, but we're moving in a few months, and I think the galley will be outside of at least one door. The smaller boat may be better at work, then.

Either way, though, they add a wonderful touch to the tea brewing experience. It's also nice about not having to worry about tea leaking through the bottom...

Nice cup, deb! That's an unusual combo of styles. Out of curiosity, did katsuragi make any claims on the style? (yes, keeping in mind to take all those comments with a grain of salt )

Here's the Ebay listing--still not taken down.

But this is the quick version--Yuteki-Tenmoku (oilspot glaze) bowl by Rokuro Watanabe.

My new favorite cup.

Saladin wrote:My new favorite cup.

You are on fire with the teaware today! A stunning cup! Let me guess Mashiko?

Swirly and swoopy and marvelous cup, indeed.

I had some fun with my Watanabe chawan today...





I tried to take some action shots with the last session of my Aoi sencha from O-Cha, but the light and jury-rigged tripod would not cooperate to show off how the oilspot glaze shimmers through the tea.

AdamMY wrote:

Saladin wrote:My new favorite cup.

You are on fire with the teaware today! A stunning cup! Let me guess Mashiko?

Hey thanks! It was indeed made in Mashiko, but I believe the potter got the shape from Okinawa.

Beautiful cup, deb.

New tea set from Petr Novák





I apologize if any of the pictures have a color cast; I'm a little color blind