Oops I guess that will be a turn-off for many peopleheavydoom wrote:all are 1-holed.
I just experienced the difficulty of using a 1-hole pot to brew oolong and eventually dedicate the pot to keemun black 
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Really? I think oolongs are easier to brew in single hole pots. Depends on the tea, but most whole leaf tea brews fine in a single hole pot... you sometimes have to use the poker if a little bit gets in the spout.
I have a few of those metal filters and could probably get some more eventually.
I think normally pots as small as the smallest pots in the set are harder to make, especially if they're made purely by hand. But these pots were probably made by using forms or slipcasting, so I don't think it's really a big difference.
I am pretty sure that the #12 pot is > 140 ml, and that the increments aren't quite linear 10 ml ones, but I could be wrong.
I have a few of those metal filters and could probably get some more eventually.
I think normally pots as small as the smallest pots in the set are harder to make, especially if they're made purely by hand. But these pots were probably made by using forms or slipcasting, so I don't think it's really a big difference.
I am pretty sure that the #12 pot is > 140 ml, and that the increments aren't quite linear 10 ml ones, but I could be wrong.
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Bingo. Here's the lowdown from Jing. They've checked the website listing and found it incorrect; then looked at the teapots, remeasured, and found that the previous email also wasn't correct.wyardley wrote:I am pretty sure that the #12 pot is > 140 ml, and that the increments aren't quite linear 10 ml ones, but I could be wrong.
Note that the sale page has been updated.Here is the exact volume of each teapot:
#1 - 30ml, #2 - 40ml, #3 - 50ml, #4 - 60ml, #5 - 70ml, #6 - 80ml
#7 - 100ml, #8 - 110ml, #9 - 130ml, #10 - 140ml, #11 - 160ml, #12 - 180ml.
So, 30-180ml, with a few of 20ml jumps in there.
He also said that they would be willing to ship them separately in case of a group buy of the complete set, but a tea sample set is included (mentioned on the page), and they'd need to know who gets that.
The sample set of teas consists of:
- - 25gr of 1998 cooked Meng Hai Tea Factory brick
- 25gr of Single Bush Dancong
- 25gr of Ying De Gold Red Tea
- 25gr of Traditional Shui Xian
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Yeah I thought big-leaf tea would be good for one-hole pot. Then it was a completely failure even though I poked the hole a lot. Mine is a half-ball shape, not a shui ping. But I guess whatever the shape of the pot, oolong leaves expand to the entire space and block water flow. Small-leaved tea such as green and black will stay put at the bottom without clogging the hole. I don't like giving the pot extra strainer, so just assigned the pot for keemun blackwyardley wrote:Really? I think oolongs are easier to brew in single hole pots. Depends on the tea, but most whole leaf tea brews fine in a single hole pot... you sometimes have to use the poker if a little bit gets in the spout.
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I'd say #10-12.. with a preference of 12. If pb2q wants a #10 and Goose a #11... that works? Unless if somebody else pops in w/ a pref at this range, of course.Goose wrote:#11 or 12- 11 preferably.
I could *possibly* be convinced to get a very small-end one in addition, but let's see how it plays out first.
BTW, thanks for clarifying the sizes!
Broke the lid of my #3 pot this afternoon.... ugh. I had just thought about packing it away or selling it... now it's not worth much. I did get a good look at the clay inside; a nice uniform dark color that's somewhat darker than even the inside color. I'll try to take a photo when I get a chance.
I'll take a #9 or #8, assuming the shipped total is under $80. I'll take the SX sample too if it's included.
I'll take a #9 or #8, assuming the shipped total is under $80. I'll take the SX sample too if it's included.
I call dibs on the 98 Menghai Shu!
So let's work out preferences. People who say a few numbers, and only want one teapot should say which one of the numbers they prefer more. When we have a general agreement amongst everyone I'll update the front page with who's getting what. When it's all said and done we'll make our orders at the same time, and e-mail Jing or Sebastien with who's getting what sample.
Wyardley that sucks! A picture would be greatly appreciated. I'm assuming it's a good pot worth the money or you wouldn't be wanting another one, correct?
So let's work out preferences. People who say a few numbers, and only want one teapot should say which one of the numbers they prefer more. When we have a general agreement amongst everyone I'll update the front page with who's getting what. When it's all said and done we'll make our orders at the same time, and e-mail Jing or Sebastien with who's getting what sample.
Wyardley that sucks! A picture would be greatly appreciated. I'm assuming it's a good pot worth the money or you wouldn't be wanting another one, correct?
I've researching to find my first teapot, so this would be perfect. I'm in for a #7 (preferably) or #8. Can anyone vouch that this is a good price and good pots?
Also, I'm new to tea, so please let me know what I should know before buying one of these or any teapots. Thanks!
e: also dibs on the - Shui Xian
Also, I'm new to tea, so please let me know what I should know before buying one of these or any teapots. Thanks!
e: also dibs on the - Shui Xian