Thursday TeaDay 8/21/08 TeaWare shopping currently?

[Geekgirl]

Thats a nice one too, where did you find it?

[Pentox]

Thats a nice one too, where did you find it?

The one I picked up is by Hario Glass, which is a Japanese Glass manufacturer that seems to be quite hard to find in the US. I have only seen their pieces offered here and there from a variety of vendors, each typically only having one or two pieces from them. This one in particular I picked up at my favorite kitchen store (actually a restauraunt supply store) in SF. I have seen the single and double walled versions of the first one I posted, although a bit leery of ordering a double walled version of it. That one is available on Amazon through some 3rd party store, and a few other vendors that I have seen.

[Geekgirl]

oh yeah, didn't notice it was double walled. That's not the same one then, and I know I didn't see it on Amazon. I guess I'll have to dig through my bookmarks.

[Pentox]

oh yeah, didn't notice it was double walled. That's not the same one then, and I know I didn't see it on Amazon. I guess I'll have to dig through my bookmarks.

Yeah it's around on a variety of vendors. It's your standard item that comes from one factory and sold at a variety of stores.

Teance has the single walled version.

[Riene]

Geekgirl, I love that photo. Wonderful photography work there.

Drinking oolong #8 right now.

[jewelbug]

Hello, everyone. I've missed tuning into teachat, but I wasn't feeling very well. I wanted to send a special shoutout to bronzebed for a lovely package of teas she sent me--thank you!

I voted for not really shopping but not ruling things out. I feel like I still have a bit to learn before investing in more teaware than what I already have. For now, my wares work well enough, and I want to bide my time to make sure i'm investing well when I take the full plunge. In the meantime, if something cute jumps in front of me, I certainly wouldn't say no. I do want a gaiwan in the not-too-distant future...

The only tea I drank today was iced. Four cups of iced mango melange/yunnan jig combo. Work was so busy that I just didn't have time for hot tea today....

[soapy]

Yes I just completed a birthday list for Dragon Tea House, that includes my first Gongfu table. I also put down a set of celaden cups, celaden gaiwan, celeden serving pitcher and a gongfu brush.

Congrats Shogun! I have an order arriving any day - the last for awhile.
I also got some celadon cups and that same pitcher!

This morning's brew - Glenburn Wiry Estate Darjeeling.
I am enjoying it in a new fritted glass cup from Molo, it is
a joy to behold this morning - I wish I could share with you
the picture, but the camera software is a long way down on my list
to set up after my computer crash.

Thats awesome!!! Tell me what you think of them once you get them! Heres the order


-Chinese Bamboo Gongfu Tea Table Serving Tray 14" * 10"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Bamboo-Gong ... m153.l1262


-Ice Veins Longquan Celadon Teacups 50ml * 2
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ice-Veins-Longquan- ... dZViewItem



-Emerald * Ice Veins Celadon Gaiwan 160 ml 5.4 fl oz
http://cgi.ebay.com/Emerald-Ice-Veins-C ... m153.l1262



-Ice Veins Longquan Kiln Celadon Cha Hai Fair Cup 200ml
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ice-Veins-Longquan- ... dZViewItem



-Chinese Gongfu Tea Bamboo Brush
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Gongfu-Tea- ... m153.l1262

Looks like time to stalk the mail carrier for that package!!!
I know I would be..

[shogun89]

Yes I just completed a birthday list for Dragon Tea House, that includes my first Gongfu table. I also put down a set of celaden cups, celaden gaiwan, celeden serving pitcher and a gongfu brush.

Congrats Shogun! I have an order arriving any day - the last for awhile.
I also got some celadon cups and that same pitcher!

This morning's brew - Glenburn Wiry Estate Darjeeling.
I am enjoying it in a new fritted glass cup from Molo, it is
a joy to behold this morning - I wish I could share with you
the picture, but the camera software is a long way down on my list
to set up after my computer crash.

Thats awesome!!! Tell me what you think of them once you get them! Heres the order


-Chinese Bamboo Gongfu Tea Table Serving Tray 14" * 10"
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Bamboo-Gong ... m153.l1262


-Ice Veins Longquan Celadon Teacups 50ml * 2
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ice-Veins-Longquan- ... dZViewItem



-Emerald * Ice Veins Celadon Gaiwan 160 ml 5.4 fl oz
http://cgi.ebay.com/Emerald-Ice-Veins-C ... m153.l1262



-Ice Veins Longquan Kiln Celadon Cha Hai Fair Cup 200ml
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ice-Veins-Longquan- ... dZViewItem



-Chinese Gongfu Tea Bamboo Brush
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chinese-Gongfu-Tea- ... m153.l1262

Looks like time to stalk the mail carrier for that package!!!
I know I would be..

Yep, thats always me!!!!

[Geekgirl]

Holy quote boxes, batman!

[bronzebed]

Hello, everyone. I've missed tuning into teachat, but I wasn't feeling very well. I wanted to send a special shoutout to bronzebed for a lovely package of teas she sent me--thank you!

awww, you're welcome. i hope ya like em.

as for the poll of the day, i don't have any plans to buy new wares but i'm sure i will end up with more. well, if i get better at making matcha i may go for a nice chawan.

today i had genmaicha. yums. probably my favorite of the cheapy teas.

[Chip]

Away much of the day, but still managed to have 2 great sencha. Still sipping the 5th steep pf Kunpu.

I have been admiring Geek's photos. Not only are they nicely composed and beautiful, but I love how she can make a still tea shot abstract.

[doyoulovedee]

Thats a nice one too, where did you find it?

The one I picked up is by Hario Glass, which is a Japanese Glass manufacturer that seems to be quite hard to find in the US. I have only seen their pieces offered here and there from a variety of vendors, each typically only having one or two pieces from them. This one in particular I picked up at my favorite kitchen store (actually a restauraunt supply store) in SF. I have seen the single and double walled versions of the first one I posted, although a bit leery of ordering a double walled version of it. That one is available on Amazon through some 3rd party store, and a few other vendors that I have seen.

o man, i come back from work all excited about my bodum tea press, and i see this! i want one. where in sf did you find it? or geekgirl if you can find this other fancy one.

[Geekgirl]

found it. Whew!

http://www.teacentre.ca/asian.htm

The one I'm using right now is just a bodum press, 12 oz (which they call "2 cup".) It's a great size for one person/large cup, or 2 person/small cup. But I use it the most for Chai, which we like to have in big stoneware mugs, so I have to brew twice, which is a pain. I'm thinking the 22oz looks pretty good.

[Pentox]

Thats a nice one too, where did you find it?

The one I picked up is by Hario Glass, which is a Japanese Glass manufacturer that seems to be quite hard to find in the US. I have only seen their pieces offered here and there from a variety of vendors, each typically only having one or two pieces from them. This one in particular I picked up at my favorite kitchen store (actually a restauraunt supply store) in SF. I have seen the single and double walled versions of the first one I posted, although a bit leery of ordering a double walled version of it. That one is available on Amazon through some 3rd party store, and a few other vendors that I have seen.

o man, i come back from work all excited about my bodum tea press, and i see this! i want one. where in sf did you find it? or geekgirl if you can find this other fancy one.

The first one you can find at lamyx in oakland or Teance in Berkeley. The second one you can get at Kamei at 6th and Clement in SF.

[doyoulovedee]

thanks you two! i'm going to definitely check these out. i have a slight feeling i wont be able to decide between the two and end up with both (i do that sometimes).