Need help finding a new Gaiwan

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Nov 2nd, '08, 14:43
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by edkrueger » Nov 2nd, '08, 14:43

Are you sure that is tea in your Gaiwan?
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by Salsero » Nov 2nd, '08, 14:48

tenuki wrote: The three finger saucerless method really doesn't work at all for me.
I also find it just very awkward and keep reverting back to the thumb on top. Lack of proper training as young 'un prolly.
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Nov 2nd, '08, 15:04
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by wyardley » Nov 2nd, '08, 15:04

tenuki wrote:Most glass gaiwans are poorly designed, they usually have a hollow top knob, which means when you decant the nob gets horribly hot as it fills with boiling water.
One trick I've seen recommended for gaiwans with a hot knob (especially the antique style ones with the bigger knob) is to put your index finger *across* the knob instead of inside it.
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by tenuki » Nov 2nd, '08, 15:18

wyardley wrote:
tenuki wrote:Most glass gaiwans are poorly designed, they usually have a hollow top knob, which means when you decant the nob gets horribly hot as it fills with boiling water.
One trick I've seen recommended for gaiwans with a hot knob (especially the antique style ones with the bigger knob) is to put your index finger *across* the knob instead of inside it.
I was speaking of glass gaiwans, which don't have the old style knobs as far as I have seen, they are made with hollow inside, flat on top knobs to save money I think. I really don't have problems using any kind of gaiwan, but there are some glaring design flaws in a large number of them on the market regardless of which style you use.

And yes, I can do the three finger saucerless method just fine, but the biomecanics (roll wrist vs articulate wrist) of the other method are better/more comfortable for me. I would bet money they are more comfortable for you too if you would get over the 'right' way of doing things... ;P
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by tenuki » Nov 2nd, '08, 16:02

edkrueger wrote:Are you sure that is tea in your Gaiwan?
Hahaha, ya, some very fine Shui Xian Wu Yi. :D
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by Victoria » Nov 2nd, '08, 18:22

I like the thumb and saucer method best too.

Which is why I look for and prefer more shallow ones now,
as some of them I have to do the other way, as they are too tall.

Also, I put the saucer under when I am ready to pour so
it is cooler.

Tenuki, I have a solid while one similar to the Hou De, as in it is
lower and wider.
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