Apr 18th, '10, 19:34
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by thediminished5th » Apr 18th, '10, 19:34
Has anyone seen this Rishi Tea Ho-hin in stores?
http://www.rishi-tea.com/store/Ho-hin-teapots.html
I know that there are some retailers that carry Rishi Tea products but despite my local Wegmans carrying both tea and some pots, they do not have the ho-hin. The product has been out of stock on their website for a couple weeks and like a typical American, I'd like it now!
Apr 18th, '10, 19:44
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by Chip » Apr 18th, '10, 19:44
Not at the 4 "local" Wegmans around here either ...though they did have some nice Rishi wares. I have been waiting for the Kikumaru Kyusu to restock as well.
I know that O-Cha.com carries it ... you could order an excellent gyo and throw in the houjin as well.
http://www.o-cha.com/hounin-teapot.html
Apr 18th, '10, 22:13
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by thediminished5th » Apr 18th, '10, 22:13
Chip,
I had looked at the O-Cha one, but liked the fact that the Rishi didn't have a stainless steel filter and came in a little cheaper. I have no idea if they are of comparable quality otherwise though.
Apr 18th, '10, 22:56
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by Chip » Apr 18th, '10, 22:56
They are made by the same "company."
Apr 19th, '10, 20:33
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by thediminished5th » Apr 19th, '10, 20:33
Interesting. I dunno. If Rishi doesn't get it in stock in the next few weeks, I may go with O-Cha.
Apr 19th, '10, 20:45
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by Chip » Apr 19th, '10, 20:45
A few weeks and you may be looking at something different!
Apr 19th, '10, 20:50
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by thediminished5th » Apr 19th, '10, 20:50
Isn't that the truth! I've had a great time looking at all the Japanese teapots. There are so many cool ones out there!
Apr 20th, '10, 00:52
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by Chip » Apr 20th, '10, 00:52
thediminished5th wrote:Isn't that the truth!
YES!
Thedimin... wrote:I've had a great time looking at all the Japanese teapots. There are so many cool ones out there!
+1!
I actually looked at both of those, seemed like a cool and simple houjin, white porcelain. I ended up passing on them ... but nothing wrong with them.
Jun 24th, '10, 20:21
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by thediminished5th » Jun 24th, '10, 20:21
FINALLY in stock. And yes, I purchased. I should have it in about a week. Got some matching teacups.
