May 29th, '17, 10:16
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by TORamarn » May 29th, '17, 10:16
May 29th, '17, 10:35
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by TORamarn » May 29th, '17, 10:35
Japanese teapot #8
Tokoname Black Clay Teapot
- 124*106*h86mm approx. size
- 250ml max.
- Golf ball filter
- Lightly used with Japanese sencha
- Asking USD70 + Registered & Trackable shipping USD20
From the seller's website,
Nowadays, most of Tokoname pots are made of ready-made clay. However, the clay used in this product is made in a traditional method. The potter makes it from raw materials by elutriation which is different from making it by milling. He just agitates and strains the muddy clay in the morning and evening every day for a few months. It creates the fine texture. He dries it out in unglazed bins and on the shelves for another few months. We asked him why he puts so much time and effort. What is the difference from the ready-made clay? He answered with a smile “Well, I don’t think there is much difference, but people say that tea gets delicious.” He might be right. It might look the same, but the precious earth helps on brewing exquisite-tasting tea and provides people a sense of contentment.
Jun 12th, '17, 11:49
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by TORamarn » Jun 12th, '17, 11:49
Hi all,
STATUS UPDATE:
Teapot#1: Tokoname Shudei flat teapot by Maekawa Junzo (120ml) - SOLD
Teapot#2: Tokoname Shudei ushirode teapot by Maekawa Junzo (65ml) - AVAILABLE
Teapot#3: Tokoname Shudei teapot by Gisui (70ml) - SOLD
Teapot#4: Yakishime round teapot by Hokujo (180ml) - SOLD
Teapot#5: Suki Urushi teapot by Satoshi Nishikawa (160ml) - AVAILABLE
Teapot#6: Shudei shiboridashi by Yamada Sou (70ml) - AVAILABLE
Teapot#7: Tokoname Shudei teapot by Gisui (110ml) - SOLD
Teapot#8: Tokoname Black Clay Teapot (250ml) - AVAILABLE
Shipping is USD20 each (registered & trackable package) to anywhere in the world.
Jun 18th, '17, 10:44
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by ethan » Jun 18th, '17, 10:44
Where do you live in Thailand? I'll be there for Aug. - Oct. 11 with 12 day break in Taiwan.
Jun 19th, '17, 10:26
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by TORamarn » Jun 19th, '17, 10:26
I'm in Bangkok. I believe I'll stay in the city during that time. Let me know if you'd like to meet and have some tea.
ethan wrote:
Where do you live in Thailand? I'll be there for Aug. - Oct. 11 with 12 day break in Taiwan.
Jun 20th, '17, 13:46
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by MacGuffin » Jun 20th, '17, 13:46
TORamarn wrote:
Hi all,
STATUS UPDATE:
Teapot#1: Tokoname Shudei flat teapot by Maekawa Junzo (120ml) - SOLD
And I'm thrilled with it! I've been jonesing for a small, "legacy"
rihi hon shudei kyusu with either a ball or
sasame filter (not a fan of flat holes) and this fit the bill nicely. My guess is that this will pair with gyokuro to a T. Thanks so much!
Jun 20th, '17, 14:42
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by TORamarn » Jun 20th, '17, 14:42
Looks like the teapot has arrived safely.
I feel that the flat teapot gives a thicker body and more balanced tea compared to a taller one - probably from the fact that all the leaves are equally exposed to the water.
Anyway, play with it and see how it goes. Enjoy!
MacGuffin wrote:
And I'm thrilled with it! I've been jonesing for a small, "legacy"
rihi hon shudei kyusu with either a ball or
sasame filter (not a fan of flat holes) and this fit the bill nicely. My guess is that this will pair with gyokuro to a T. Thanks so much!
Jun 21st, '17, 23:17
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by MacGuffin » Jun 21st, '17, 23:17
TORamarn wrote:
Looks like the teapot has arrived safely.
I feel that the flat teapot gives a thicker body and more balanced tea compared to a taller one - probably from the fact that all the leaves are equally exposed to the water.
Anyway, play with it and see how it goes. Enjoy!
MacGuffin wrote:
And I'm thrilled with it! I've been jonesing for a small, "legacy"
rihi hon shudei kyusu with either a ball or
sasame filter (not a fan of flat holes) and this fit the bill nicely. My guess is that this will pair with gyokuro to a T. Thanks so much!
It indeed arrived safely. I won't be playing with it for a few weeks because I'll be in and out of town but thanks for the heads-up. Balance/thicker body are right up my alley. Thanks again!
