Dec 19th, '15, 14:25
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by Frisbeehead » Dec 19th, '15, 14:25
Alex wrote:Got mine! These are a really good batch. Lid fit is ground this time like the old batches so its super smooth. Craftsmanship is excellent!
Indeed, great craftsmanship. It is rougher than I thought it would be! I like it.
Have you tried any teas in it yet?
Dec 19th, '15, 16:17
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by Alex » Dec 19th, '15, 16:17
Just sencha. Clay needs breaking in though. Finish on the tea is quite dry at first but the pots settle quick
Dec 23rd, '15, 14:00
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by CWarren » Dec 23rd, '15, 14:00
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Dec 23rd, '15, 15:08
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by Frisbeehead » Dec 23rd, '15, 15:08
CWarren wrote:Received the Shigaraki Kyusu today along with my tea order, (Tsukigase Zairai Sencha and Du Mu Chun Raw Pu-erh) as well a couple samples of Da Xue Shan Wild Pu-erh and Yan Ming Shan Raw Pu-erh. Not great photos but here they are. Absolutely love it.
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CWarren
Just in time for Christmas
Have you used it at all yet?
By the way, how is Hojo's pu'erh? Whenever I look at his tea list I notice that he has a pretty decent selection of it.
Dec 26th, '15, 17:22
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by CWarren » Dec 26th, '15, 17:22
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Dec 27th, '15, 10:59
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by Frisbeehead » Dec 27th, '15, 10:59
CWarren wrote:Frisbeehead wrote:Just in time for Christmas
Have you used it at all yet?
By the way, how is Hojo's pu'erh? Whenever I look at his tea list I notice that he has a pretty decent selection of it.
Finally used the kyusu today and have become an instant fan even so much to say I prefer it over my yixing. As for the pu-erh, I have only tried one of three I received from Hojo so far, the Du Mu Chun, and it was quite incredible. Hope you are enjoying yours as well, Frisbeehead.
CWarren
Prefer it to your Yixing, eh? What tea did you use in it?
And good to know, I will have to add some to my cart next time I place an order. I've only had the chance to do a water test with mine, as well as try some sencha in it. It turned out great but I'd like to experiment more. I'm about to use it right now actually, and I'm debating on what tea to do with it. I'm leaning towards shou, but I was also considering yancha. I'd like to try it out with a tea I've already tasted out of a glazed piece, so I have a reference point.
