What kind of pot for Li Shan Oolong? (Or Bai Ji Guan)

[fire_snake]

Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.

I think we were bitten by the same bug.

[iannon]

Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.

I think we were bitten by the same bug.

i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myself

[fire_snake]

Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.

I think we were bitten by the same bug.

i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myself

May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)

[iannon]

Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.

I think we were bitten by the same bug.

i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myself

May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)

yea sure..it was part of a set i got from a thrift store to be honest..its come in very handy as a gaiwan alternative or an all around porcelain brewer.

[fire_snake]

Of course, you can collect plenty of styles of teapots and try every combinations. I won't lie to you, that is a bit what I am doing.

I think we were bitten by the same bug.

i use a small porcelain kutani kyusu for oolongs and pu's myself

May I see a photo? (Only if you have one handy, otherwise I'd simply appreciate a link if it's displayed somewhere.)

yea sure..it was part of a set i got from a thrift store to be honest..its come in very handy as a gaiwan alternative or an all around porcelain brewer.

That actually looks quite nice (crackling, etc.) Thank you.

[bagua7]

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[fire_snake]

Fire Snake,

I wouldn't buy Yixing online. This is my personal opinion and the fact is that I don't have any Yixing pots yet. I will the day I travel to mainland China in person and feel the desired pot on the palm of my hand.

I forgot to mention Japanese pots (since you haven't shown an interest in Taiwanese clay which works well for Li Shan) and particularly Sado Mumyoi Yaki pots:

http://hojotea.com/item_e/mumyoi.htm

Good luck with your decision.

Oh dear . . .

Tool late, I'm afraid.

This thread will take the expected course. I couldn't help but give in.

I've already got Stephane Erler on the case:

http://teamasters.blogspot.com/

http://www.blogger.com/profile/02433657904904185875

And here she is:

http://teamasters.blogspot.com/2008/10/ ... ixing.html

*sigh*

There's no turning back now.

Christian

[fire_snake]

I will add, however, that those Sado red clay teapots are very intriguing. Does anyone on TC have one? Hojo doesn't have any prices advertised, nor pot specifications (size, volume, etc.)

Christian

[Chip]

Secrets of the universe revealed on TeaChat ... scroll down around halfway.

http://hojotea.com/item_e/available.htm

[tenuki]

I have two such pots - both I bought locally. The first was being used on the owners back desk of a teahouse I frequent - I had to talk them out of it. Most recently this one:


Look for a clear high, bell-like ring, not just a high tone. If you have a chance also drink a li shan tea you are familiar with brewing in a gaiwan in the pot before buying it - this will affirm that the result is 'better' than a gaiwan for you.

I have found that good green oolong pots are the hardest to come buy. Good luck!

[bagua7]

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[fire_snake]

So I'm getting the impression that:

1) It is more difficult to find a pot suitable for Taiwanese high mountain Oolongs (like Li Shan and Yu Shan?)

2) It might be better to dedicate a pot to a different Oolong to be on the safe side until more experimentation is done to find a suitable pot. Correct?

Too bad I like Li Shan and Yu Shan so much. But that's what my trusty gaiwan is for.

[tortoise]

Tenuki, you scalawag.

I knew it was you who bought that pot.

[Ambrose]

Glad you liked the tea

I have one of the new reduction fired sado clay pots. I love it so much Ive got a kyusu on the way. It is similar to shigaraki but a deeper aftertaste with slightly less "smoothing" Dont get me wrong it makes a very smooth, nice body, long aftertaste type of brew. Ive tried lots of teas with it, so far everything works well with it. Expect more in 1-2 months.

[David R.]

Glad you liked the tea

I have one of the new reduction fired sado clay pots. [...] I've tried lots of teas with it, so far everything works well with it. Expect more in 1-2 months.

Same here. I was afraid at first it would take away too many details. It doesn't. I have found some teas for which I prefer other teapots. Some come out dry, less sweet. But according to Akira it is normal for a new teapot and it won't be the case in anew weeks.

Best pairing for me is with japanese green teas. But I have no taiwanese gao shan cha to try it with.