Oooh, yes, I saw that one. Very lovely.
I can easily see how people end up collecting pots!
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Long-suffering hubby observed last night that too much of our kitchen cupboard is set aside for assorted kyuusu and other small teapots. It's hard to find room for the pragmatic stuff - you know, those boring old everyday dishes, plates, etc.
What? We can't eat our morning toast on a kyuusu lid?
Phooey. I suppose it's about time to set free one or two of my less exciting kyuusu. Will probably donate them to a local charity shop, where they will mystify everybody... or possibly take on new lives as gravy boats.
What? We can't eat our morning toast on a kyuusu lid?
Phooey. I suppose it's about time to set free one or two of my less exciting kyuusu. Will probably donate them to a local charity shop, where they will mystify everybody... or possibly take on new lives as gravy boats.
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chamekke wrote:Long-suffering hubby observed last night that too much of our kitchen cupboard is set aside for assorted kyuusu and other small teapots. It's hard to find room for the pragmatic stuff - you know, those boring old everyday dishes, plates, etc.
What? We can't eat our morning toast on a kyuusu lid?
Phooey. I suppose it's about time to set free one or two of my less exciting kyuusu. Will probably donate them to a local charity shop, where they will mystify everybody... or possibly take on new lives as gravy boats.
So funny.DH hasn't started complaining about the tea and related bits that are taking up now two shelves, but I think that's because he doesn't notice it. Thank goodness for my oblivious hubby! (Though I don't always like it so much when he walks by his dirty glass on the coffee table but hey, it's all a trade off).
That is when you start using paper towels and disposable plates. You could also possibly put the kyusu up for adoption on the TeaSwap forum if you asked the mods for permission first since you haven't been here for 3 months or whatever the requirement is.chamekke wrote:Long-suffering hubby observed last night that too much of our kitchen cupboard is set aside for assorted kyuusu and other small teapots. It's hard to find room for the pragmatic stuff - you know, those boring old everyday dishes, plates, etc.
What? We can't eat our morning toast on a kyuusu lid?
Phooey. I suppose it's about time to set free one or two of my less exciting kyuusu. Will probably donate them to a local charity shop, where they will mystify everybody... or possibly take on new lives as gravy boats.
Auggy: all the pots are beautiful! I'm finding the purple shiny one in the first post very hypnotizing. I definitely echo what other people say. Get the one that you like the best and won't have any doubts about getting.
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I don't understand how we know that 2 of the first 3 pots are not Tokoname. If they aren't, what are they?
For me size is the most important first criterion, but that is probably a vestige of yixing brewing where you are supposed to fill the pot to the top. I always forget that for Japanese tea it is traditional to use a cooling container anyway, and high heat is not a desired part of the equation.
For me size is the most important first criterion, but that is probably a vestige of yixing brewing where you are supposed to fill the pot to the top. I always forget that for Japanese tea it is traditional to use a cooling container anyway, and high heat is not a desired part of the equation.
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Of the ones you listed I would say #2 on your first posting. But personally I would suggest either holding off or getting the one that you really really want. Find the kyuusu that when you think of kyuusus you think damn I want that one. I still need to go back into SF to see if they still have the last kyuusu that really spoke to me like that. Unfortunately I got stickershocked on it and walked away. Since then I have not seen one anywhere near as fantastic.
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Actually, Chip's comments reminds me of another method I use for decision-making.Chip wrote:...or do what I generally do when it comes to teaware...use my stupendous analysis paralysis skills for many months, generally losing interest in the original choices...and finally finding what I really want.
You need kyusu to hang with the kool kids.
If I am tempted by something in a store, and it's unique (i.e. if it's sold, there won't be the opportunity to buy another one), I imagine my reaction upon returning to the store and finding that someone else bought it and I will NEVER have a chance to own it myself.
Do I shrug and say, "Oh well, it was nice, but it doesn't really matter"?
Or do I say, "Aaaaugh! I didn't buy it yesterday, and now it's gone - what the HELL was wrong with me?!?"
If you imagine yourself in that scenario with the pots you're considering (even if they aren't unique), it may help you decide which one you really want the most.
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Yep, I got 焼く and 焼き a little crossed. But since it all has 焼 in it, it all has to do with cooking or baking or whatever. I will admit, though, I was using my food-related vocabulary to translate, mostly thinking of タコ焼き (takoyaki).Space Samurai wrote:Yaki means pottery, so Tokoname Yaki, Hagi Yaki, and what not litteraly translate to pottery from Tokoname.
But now I'm giggling at "octopus pottery".
Sorry - babbling now. Just got up and not entirely awake.
I have the kyusu #2 from your original message, the banko-yaki one. I also have one Tokoname kyusu (from the catalog whose link was in this chain earlier). They are both adorable. Banko kyusu is made from a bit more rough clay. It feels slightly heavier and more rough in the hand, the surface is not as smooth as in the Tokoname kyusu. However, it has a really gorgeus silvery-purplish shine to it, and in my understanding that comes from the clay. I also have the impression that banko ware are made of clay with high iron content (like Tokoname) so they are supposed to be especially good for green tea since they balance the flavour of green tea.
When it comes to choosing the right kyusu I agree that you should take the one that you like most or the one that suits best with your other tea ware. I personally get a great deal of pleasure from using complementing teaware - kyusu, yuzamashi, teacup and plate are harmonious together. For me, drinking tea is also an esthetical experience.
When it comes to choosing the right kyusu I agree that you should take the one that you like most or the one that suits best with your other tea ware. I personally get a great deal of pleasure from using complementing teaware - kyusu, yuzamashi, teacup and plate are harmonious together. For me, drinking tea is also an esthetical experience.
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