Wednesday TeaDay 2/11/09 Cup switcher?

[Chip]

Great photos today from Sal, stanthegoomba, Victoria, and the Geek! Thank you all for taking the time to share with us!

I never really answered the topic question. Typically 3-4, most likely 3 which was my vote. Speaking of vote ... THE GAIWAN FINAL POLL IS NOW OPEN!

Recently finished a nice session of Yutaka Midori from O-Cha which was very good. I used a tad less leaf this time. Better than the best now, if that is possible.

[Herb_Master]

also love the leaf and flower cups posted by Herb_Master. I would just have to admire the flower cups- I don't think I would be too successful actually drinking from them.

It is not too difficult as long as you don't overfill them - the bits that stick out furthest sit quite nicely between finger and thumb!

[trent]

here's my tea for the day, it's up to you to guess what it is. (click on the pic for another hint)


and here's an unrelated photo that I couldn't resist posting

[Salsero]

Both beautiful pictures, Trent, thanks. I guess Da Hong Pao. How many guesses do I get?

[cherylopal]

also love the leaf and flower cups posted by Herb_Master. I would just have to admire the flower cups- I don't think I would be too successful actually drinking from them.

It is not too difficult as long as you don't overfill them - the bits that stick out furthest sit quite nicely between finger and thumb!

cool! might have to rethink them! but then i've way overspent this month

[chamekke]

Nice. Is it a regular size chawan? (ca 12cm 4"8 wide)

No, since it is a tapered side chawan, it is a little wider, 5.3". I think this is common for tapers, seems logical or it would taper to a very narrow bottom? Chamekke, is that right?

Yes, it's reminiscent of the Korean style called Ido, whose shape is based on traditional Korean tea bowls. Not quite as V-shaped, but similar. They can be fairly wide at the top, although they do not taper downwards as sharply as the tenmoku style does (cf. its very small foot).

So it's pretty wide, but not outrageously so

[trent]

Both beautiful pictures, Trent, thanks. I guess Da Hong Pao. How many guesses do I get?

it's an oolong, but not da hong pao. 90's roasted TGY

[Geekgirl]

trent that leaf pic is outstanding

[TaiPing Hou Kui]

Still using my hagi cup right now.....it is currently filled with organic gyokuro from TJGTS!

-Nick

[danibob]

Usually a different cup for each tea I drink. I brew and drink my black teas in this. Then I have a cup for sencha. And if I have an oolong I have a smaller cup for that.

Sencha overture right now.

[geeber1]

Great photos today everyone!

[Cinnamon Kitty]

I generally use two cups: my little green cup for anything brewed in my smaller kyusu or gaiwan and a larger cup or mug for black teas, herbals, and other teas brewed in my larger kyusu. Though I have comparable cups to the little green one, that one definitely gets used the most.

I had Yutaka Midori earlier today and am soon about to brew a cup of chamomile before I sleep.

[silvermage2000]

I really don't know exactly more of I just get a cup out.

[Shelob]

was away all last week and missed TD terribly!

I normally use 3 cups daily, I like variety I especially like the cup I received from a TC friend!