So I got this dvd for X-mas, and subsequently watched it shortly thereafter...and I must say that it was very nice. The production quality left me a little lightheaded, as the camera work may have been done by a toddler. Nevertheless, the film's informative nature and delicious subject matter held my attention through to the end. The viewer is treated to several gongfu sessions, each one using a different type of tea...as the brewing parameters, vessels, and tools are briefly explained. The extras are amazing; two breviloquent featurettes, one showcasing the incredible art of Chitfu Yu (whose pen-and-ink artwork is absoloutely INSANE), and the other excursion focusing on acclaimed musician and erhu soloist Wang Guowei, whose sublime playing provides the soundscape to the DVD. He's good, but he wears a dress.
Woops, I think I just posted something that wasn't a question. Let's fix that....
Does anyone know where I can get a decent travelling teaset and gaiwan...you know, the kind that comes in a little closeable protective case?
-Ian
"renaissance of tea" DVD
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Re: "renaissance of tea" DVD
That something is called a review and I think most people love to read them on the forum. I know I do! Thanks.Ian wrote:Woops, I think I just posted something that wasn't a question.
While I don't know where you can buy such a thing, I know that Mike Petro owns one of the most deluxe versions around. I imagine he made it himself.Ian wrote:Does anyone know where I can get a decent travelling teaset and gaiwan...you know, the kind that comes in a little closeable protective case?
http://www.pu-erh.net/static.php?StaticID=10
Holy mother of all that is awesome...I want that!
It looks like he just used a standard hard suitcase and carved that foam to fit everything. That's easily done. I think I've seen foam like that sold at gunshops/outdoor equipment places. I'll have to look into that.
'Course, if I did make something like that, I'd never hear the end of it from the family.
It looks like he just used a standard hard suitcase and carved that foam to fit everything. That's easily done. I think I've seen foam like that sold at gunshops/outdoor equipment places. I'll have to look into that.
'Course, if I did make something like that, I'd never hear the end of it from the family.
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I agree I got the DVD as a birthday gift this year and I also found it to be really good.padre wrote:I've seen this DVD. It's not bad, really.
I'd especially recommend it for people new to Asian teaware and loose teas because of the demonstrations and "how to" material.
John Grebe
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