Nov 25th, '14, 06:00
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by wert » Nov 25th, '14, 06:00
Alex wrote:kyarazen wrote:the cream one is from lin's ceramics and its nice! very versatile pot.
I really want that pot. Teasmith.com have one for $50 at the moment but told me shipping alone would be "around $100" WTF? lol
You should be able to buy direct from Lin's through their website.
Nov 25th, '14, 08:49
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by Alex » Nov 25th, '14, 08:49
I'm in contact with them at the moment. I'm asking to buy direct but so far they've just given me european retailers that want $170 which again feels like far to much. Hopefully they'll crack and do me one direct.
Nov 25th, '14, 21:06
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by kyarazen » Nov 25th, '14, 21:06
Alex wrote:I'm in contact with them at the moment. I'm asking to buy direct but so far they've just given me european retailers that want $170 which again feels like far to much. Hopefully they'll crack and do me one direct.
is there any buying proxy service that you can find in the UK? i've a couple that i use for items from the US and its quite reasonably priced
Nov 26th, '14, 13:17
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by Alex » Nov 26th, '14, 13:17
Thanks
I just order from somewhere in Europe and managed to get a semi decent price. Anything imported would have brought about customs fees so its not much over the odds.
Nov 26th, '14, 15:02
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by napoleon » Nov 26th, '14, 15:02
Where in Europe did you find it?
Nov 27th, '14, 05:14
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by Alex » Nov 27th, '14, 05:14
paperandtea.com is the official European supplier.
Nov 27th, '14, 14:55
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by napoleon » Nov 27th, '14, 14:55
But there is also quite a price difference.
I'd be cheaper for me if ordered from the US, payed higher shipping and tax.
How does one go about cleaning this teapot? Since it's glazed, can one just scrub it with dish washing liquid?
Nov 27th, '14, 17:19
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by .m. » Nov 27th, '14, 17:19
napoleon wrote: How does one go about cleaning this teapot? Since it's glazed, can one just scrub it with dish washing liquid?
If you use it for tea, there is no need to wash it with soap, just water and wipe it with clean cloth should be enough to clean the excess of tea stains. Else, baking powder works miraculously.
Nov 27th, '14, 18:36
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by Alex » Nov 27th, '14, 18:36
napoleon wrote:But there is also quite a price difference.
I'd be cheaper for me if ordered from the US, payed higher shipping and tax.
How does one go about cleaning this teapot? Since it's glazed, can one just scrub it with dish washing liquid?
Yeah its higher then getting from the US. If you just want the 100ml one then get it from
http://camellia-sinensis.com/
I was after the 150ml one which no one else had sadly.
Yes its glazed, I wouldn't scrub it with washing liquid though, just hot water and a cloth would be more than enough.
Jan 1st, '15, 16:50
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by napoleon » Jan 1st, '15, 16:50
Well, as an update, I've gotten a cheap gaiwan (120ml) and broke it on the 3rd use. Not that I broke it using it, burnt my hand- no! I broke the lid while carrying it from the kitchen to my desk. Well, live and learn...
So, the lesson learned is: never buy a too expensive gaiwan as they will break.
Next, I ordered the one from Taiwan Tea Crafts. Lid fit's nice, I can leave a really small opening so I don't really need a strainer. I've also bought some cups from TTC (these are 80ml, unlike my small 30ml cup) so I don't really need a chahai either.
As for the gaiwans, I've found that the smaller (120ml) gaiwans are good for me (as I always brew for myself alone). I could even buy a smaller one.
I've found the gaiwan easy to use (I pour with the saucer) and easy to clean.
Over and out.
Jan 2nd, '15, 05:29
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by thirst » Jan 2nd, '15, 05:29
Do people really break their gaiwans that often? It’s almost like a mantra here.
I don’t think I’m less clumsy than the average person, and out of the tea ware I own, I have broken only my first, big glass gaiwan while cleaning it in the sink, and the lid of a regular big porcelain pot.
By the way, as you live in Europe, the plain white (actually, cream) gaiwan from diekunstdestees.de is a very good fit with the cream porcelain tea ware series from TTC, color-wise. It’s relatively cheap and well-built. Wide rather than tall. But I guess its cheapness depends on where you live in Europe
