Japanese ware

by **m147** » May 26th, '11, 02:18

Japanese ware

by m147 » May 26th, '11, 02:18

what shape and colour of cups do you all prefer for complementing the nice bright green of sencha and gyokuro?

as for me, haven't too much an idea as to colour but i think i'm liking a lower and wider, saucer like cup, something in this style ...

by **tortoise** » May 26th, '11, 10:14

Re: japanese ware

by tortoise » May 26th, '11, 10:14

White. Not exclusively. But...white.

Black looks great with Matcha.

by **Chip** » May 26th, '11, 11:20

Re: japanese ware

by Chip » May 26th, '11, 11:20

This depends much on mood, the season, temperature, etc. Oh, and the actual selection. Not to mention size of the steep. Variety in style, size, color seems to enhance the enjoyment for me.

Gyokuro is always smaller though. Cups are 1-2 or so ounces (30-60 ml) and somewhat upright in order to not lose any of the already low heat.

Material and texture are equally important ... the cup feel and weight.

While I may lean towards a lighter interior, it is not law as much as it used to be. Used to have to have a white interior, but then I discovered there were many ways to enhance the experience.

by **Chip** » May 26th, '11, 11:31

Re: Japanese ware

by Chip » May 26th, '11, 11:31

Oh, a related topic in today's TeaDay.

http://www.teachat.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15694

Website · by **debunix** » May 26th, '11, 12:25

Re: Japanese ware

by debunix » May 26th, '11, 12:25

I tend to use my deeper and higher cups for sencha, because I brew it quite cool and do not need a shape of cup that encourages the tea to cool quickly for drinking.