I can think of a lot of TD questions. Perhaps we could collect some for Chip as inspiration for more great TDs
glaze or clay:
For me some teas need glass to enjoy the colour. But in fact a glass faircup does the job.
The most practical pot is a Gaiwan - It is made for everything and easy to use and I am lazy
For Sencha I use my unglazed Tokoname Kyusu - I love it. (did not try other clays so far)
For Gyokuro I use my Shiboridashi - it is glazed.
My two Yixing pots do an improvement to the tea - I recognize something. But they are not as practical as the Gaiwan.
What I need is to improve my water with a cast iron pot I think.
@Jasmin:
I think the right utensils improve the joy of your teasession.
But I don't think I need the right ones for everything. (Oh a
Samovar will not be the right item for me
)And for instance I don't like Western porcelain.
So take what you like.
@Twopynts:
Sometimes in a cold winter night a little Jagertee. (cool the same word in English
) - dirty enough?
Our city water is good, and I also use a Pur filter on the faucet.
