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Yesterday more responders picked intuitive brewing for less familiar teas. You can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. I hope you have checked out the new TeawareArtisan subforum located under TeaCommunity. While the subforum is still in its infancy, several artisans of teaware have already been keeping it lively and interesting. So today, do you have a type of teaware to recommend they create and what would it be?
By the way, visit the TeawareArtisan subforum and please ask any TeawareArtisans you may know or deal with to participate in this subforum!!!
I am looking forward to sharing TeaDay with everyone. Bottoms up.
May 22nd, '09, 00:27
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I chose chawan.
I guess I'm partial to Cory.
But the talent is great.
"Collect them all, trade with your friends"
I guess I'm partial to Cory.
But the talent is great.
"Collect them all, trade with your friends"
“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.
“I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone: “so I ca’n’t take more.”
“You mean you ca’n’t take less,” said the Hatter: “it’s very easy to take more than nothing.”
“I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone: “so I ca’n’t take more.”
“You mean you ca’n’t take less,” said the Hatter: “it’s very easy to take more than nothing.”
I voted for a special tea cup- there was a beautiful cup with cut-outs-sorry can't remember the artist- as well as some stunning cups with a more earthen organic look- I would love a collection of teacups
but almost voted other- i think i could rec all teaware!!
Ocha YM shincha this am- love Sae Midori but was more in the mood for the more intense YM- brewed two cup one right after the other, poured into separate cups and I'm now enjoying a peaceful relaxing moment before getting ready for work- today is field day- Ocha tea bag for lunch and will try brewing it cold.
but almost voted other- i think i could rec all teaware!!
Ocha YM shincha this am- love Sae Midori but was more in the mood for the more intense YM- brewed two cup one right after the other, poured into separate cups and I'm now enjoying a peaceful relaxing moment before getting ready for work- today is field day- Ocha tea bag for lunch and will try brewing it cold.
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May 22nd, '09, 06:12
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Difficult to vote today and only choose 1 since I have already passed comments to some artisans on more than 1 thing I would like.
I chose water storage because that was the first suggestion I raised.
Chinese size teacups of western shapes and rich glazes was my 2nd.
I would prefer a closed water container with tap, but if the container was top opening only then a nice ladle would be useful, and matching faircup / small pitchers in a gradation of sizes.
I have a chao zhou stove on order from Imen so smiled broadly when another member suggested Chopstick rests!
Because Imen has just started selling copper Chopsticks to transfer glowing coals to the stove!
I chose water storage because that was the first suggestion I raised.
Chinese size teacups of western shapes and rich glazes was my 2nd.
I would prefer a closed water container with tap, but if the container was top opening only then a nice ladle would be useful, and matching faircup / small pitchers in a gradation of sizes.
I have a chao zhou stove on order from Imen so smiled broadly when another member suggested Chopstick rests!
Because Imen has just started selling copper Chopsticks to transfer glowing coals to the stove!
Best wishes from Cheshire
Ah, I figured Herb Master might say water storage, and I did as well. I use a glass pitcher right now that only holds a gallon of water (and it doesn't have any lid). It'd be nice to be able to filter a couple gallons of water and store on my kitchen counter in something that looks pleasing... and yet still be able to pour it into my teapot! 
My ability to drink tea in the evenings this week has been severely curtailed due to lots of activities. I suppose that's a good thing, it's nice to have stuff to do some time to time. In any case, this means I am continuing the session I started yesterday with a 2009 Phoenix Dan Cong. It's getting more bite in the 3rd infusion...
My ability to drink tea in the evenings this week has been severely curtailed due to lots of activities. I suppose that's a good thing, it's nice to have stuff to do some time to time. In any case, this means I am continuing the session I started yesterday with a 2009 Phoenix Dan Cong. It's getting more bite in the 3rd infusion...
May 22nd, '09, 09:22
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I'd like to see more western potters making yunomi - especially thin-walled yunomi that are of modest height. (When I do find "western yunomi", they are often heavy, thick-walled and HUGE - like big coffee mugs with the handle removed.)
Am especially partial to yunomi with white interiors so that the colour of the tea can be appreciated. But that's just me
I'm currently on the other side of Canada looking after some family matters, and happened to walk into this gallery in London, Ontario:
Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery
Felt like I died and went to heaven - not only is it a huge gallery with many of Canada's most prominent potters very well represented, but there were chawan-s in the window and TONS of tea-related pottery inside. (Plus, all the teapots that don't drip are actually labelled "No Drips Allowed"!) The first thing I picked up was a kyuusu by Wayne Ngan (one of the owners commented, "You have taste!" ) ... but then I put it down again because it was $500, and anyway I already have a teapot
Anyway, I did weaken and buy a chawan. Oops.
P.S. Edited to correct my tangled BBCode.
Am especially partial to yunomi with white interiors so that the colour of the tea can be appreciated. But that's just me
I'm currently on the other side of Canada looking after some family matters, and happened to walk into this gallery in London, Ontario:
Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery
Felt like I died and went to heaven - not only is it a huge gallery with many of Canada's most prominent potters very well represented, but there were chawan-s in the window and TONS of tea-related pottery inside. (Plus, all the teapots that don't drip are actually labelled "No Drips Allowed"!) The first thing I picked up was a kyuusu by Wayne Ngan (one of the owners commented, "You have taste!"
) ... but then I put it down again because it was $500, and anyway I already have a teapot Anyway, I did weaken and buy a chawan. Oops.
P.S. Edited to correct my tangled BBCode.
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this is probably the best thing i have seen for getting ideas from the community. i applaud you chip for starting this thread. it is something that i can use to keep me grounded as i have so many ideas but no clue as to weather people would use them in daily tea prep. it is great to see so many people interested in hand made tea ware from the U.S. and gives hope to those that make it that one of their creations might find a home and live a useful life there.
i make the pots to be used till they are broken or gifted to someone for use etc. i think of them as pottery and as being used as part of daily routines. i have no use and will not make stuff to sit on the shelf. i hate that. i feel it should be used till its broken then when that happens i make another to replace it. "with some sort of improvement."
there are some forms i find lend them selves to a use naturally which always astounds me when i run across them. its like well that’s why it looks like that because it just works better. and this is what i am after right now. the little things people notice that work better. its these things that when incorporated into the pot that seem to give it a natural feel and energy that just makes there use a pleasure.
thanks again chip for this and thanks goes out to all who take the time to post ideas in the way you have been.
thanks
i make the pots to be used till they are broken or gifted to someone for use etc. i think of them as pottery and as being used as part of daily routines. i have no use and will not make stuff to sit on the shelf. i hate that. i feel it should be used till its broken then when that happens i make another to replace it. "with some sort of improvement."
there are some forms i find lend them selves to a use naturally which always astounds me when i run across them. its like well that’s why it looks like that because it just works better. and this is what i am after right now. the little things people notice that work better. its these things that when incorporated into the pot that seem to give it a natural feel and energy that just makes there use a pleasure.
thanks again chip for this and thanks goes out to all who take the time to post ideas in the way you have been.
thanks
To be honest...1)there were quite a few things from the list that I would like to see and 2)I am dead broke at the moment, so anything I say I want to see I wouldn't be able to afford anyway *pout*.
That said, there was one thing on the list that I would like to see...a cha chuan. It is the one peice I would very much like to add to my set one day. I work better with a boat than a table. However, I either find fairly plain ones, like the one at Ten Ren (which is not bad, but doesn't 'pop') or really nice handmade serving bowls that MIGHT fit the bill, but 1)weren't designed for this particular purpose and 2)are well out of my price range.
But, I love the work these guys are doing and each one has such a unique style that I am curious as to how each would approach such a projct.
Cheers!! (nothing in my cup, yet....get back to ya)
That said, there was one thing on the list that I would like to see...a cha chuan. It is the one peice I would very much like to add to my set one day. I work better with a boat than a table. However, I either find fairly plain ones, like the one at Ten Ren (which is not bad, but doesn't 'pop') or really nice handmade serving bowls that MIGHT fit the bill, but 1)weren't designed for this particular purpose and 2)are well out of my price range.
But, I love the work these guys are doing and each one has such a unique style that I am curious as to how each would approach such a projct.
Cheers!! (nothing in my cup, yet....get back to ya)
I feel basically the same way. But I think input on colors, sizes and materials and subtle suggestions in shape modification can be helpful. Especially if the potter is not a tea person.olivierco wrote:I don't have any special teaware in mind. I prefer to let the artisan/artist create following his own idea. Ordering a special item could hinder his creativity.
In my cup this morning; FF Balasun from kymidwife estates.
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Perhaps you could plant a pointer link to this thread in your new artisan subforum, Chip.
Scots Breakfast this morning.
Perhaps you could plant a pointer link to this thread in your new artisan subforum, Chip.
Scots Breakfast this morning.
