May 1st, '09, 08:17
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I voted pretty sure- I love what I have but have fallen in love with hagi so maybe I would get a few new pieces.
tung ting oolong this am- home with a nasty cold- tg it's not swine flu- they just closed the first school in the area- it will be interesting to see what happens. fortunately my package from ocha should arrive any day and i'll have my replacement pot and some new tea to play with.
tung ting oolong this am- home with a nasty cold- tg it's not swine flu- they just closed the first school in the area- it will be interesting to see what happens. fortunately my package from ocha should arrive any day and i'll have my replacement pot and some new tea to play with.
cheryl 
In my cup this morning: Adagio Yunnan Gold.
Have a nice day everyone!
Have a nice day everyone!
- Victoria -
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What he said.
Agree with Tom; superior teaware is both functional and elegantly pleasing to eye and hand. One need not be wealthy to own and enjoy its use.
Had I the resources, I might acquire a few choice bits, maybe a dainty sterling kettle or teapot made to order.
Scots Breakfast to start.
Had I the resources, I might acquire a few choice bits, maybe a dainty sterling kettle or teapot made to order.
Scots Breakfast to start.
May 1st, '09, 10:27
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Maybe... mostly because I control the teaware-bug knowing it could be an expensive habit. If I didn't care if it was an expensive habit, I might get pretty addicted to it. And then just the cabinetry alone required to house my habit could be pricey.
Rose marzipan today. Yum. I just had the realization (about 10 minutes ago) that I am old, so a nice candy-like tea helps balance out that horror.
Rose marzipan today. Yum. I just had the realization (about 10 minutes ago) that I am old, so a nice candy-like tea helps balance out that horror.
May 1st, '09, 10:39
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I could see housing a mini Japanese teaware museum in that Japanese tearoom. Kyusu-s, chawan-s, cups, etc, representing various styles and regions including Hagi and Shino for their primal beauty, Kyoto for the art design.
I have been watching several Hagi artisans including Noutomi Susumu and Mukuhara Kashun. I think numerous visits to Japan would be needed.
At the same time, finding and supporting North American talent would be next followed by Chinese teaware.
Began the TD with Shincha Magokoro from Yuuki-Cha, still my only in hand shincha so far. SweeTea is getting impatient for more shincha I think.
Lil Bit, Precious, Pyrit, Gandalf, and TEAh all stopped by on a rainy Friday morn.
I have been watching several Hagi artisans including Noutomi Susumu and Mukuhara Kashun. I think numerous visits to Japan would be needed.
At the same time, finding and supporting North American talent would be next followed by Chinese teaware.
Began the TD with Shincha Magokoro from Yuuki-Cha, still my only in hand shincha so far. SweeTea is getting impatient for more shincha I think.
Lil Bit, Precious, Pyrit, Gandalf, and TEAh all stopped by on a rainy Friday morn. blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
May 1st, '09, 10:56
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In general I am content with what I have, and can look and admire without craving ... but every so often I see a piece that I really wish I could afford.
So I would definitely invest in some things I don't currently have (furo and kama, etc. - not to mention a Zojirushi!), and upgrade a few others.
By and large, though, if someone told me that I'd have to stop with the teawares I own, I would not be brokenhearted
So I would definitely invest in some things I don't currently have (furo and kama, etc. - not to mention a Zojirushi!), and upgrade a few others.
By and large, though, if someone told me that I'd have to stop with the teawares I own, I would not be brokenhearted
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"Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn't try it on."
- Billy Connolly
In my work cup this morning: Floral Pekoe White Tea from Birk Pick ala Wing Hop Fung in LA. Another busy day ahead.
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Basically I would have more teaware if I had more space.
Not that I need to collect more things but I really do need to get some display cabinets I like. I have no doubt that they will just fill up and I'll have the same problem!
Today I haven't picked yet. Most likely the Yunnan golden organic with the rich smokey flavor!
Not that I need to collect more things but I really do need to get some display cabinets I like. I have no doubt that they will just fill up and I'll have the same problem!
Today I haven't picked yet. Most likely the Yunnan golden organic with the rich smokey flavor!
yes!!Chip wrote:
I have been watching several Hagi artisans including Noutomi Susumu and Mukuhara Kashun. I think numerous visits to Japan would be needed.
enjoying the last of my YM- still very good
in my only hagi cup- very lovelyinteresting thought popped into my head- i pass a "rugs as art" store when I visit my mom and had a visual of "teaware as art" - cool looking japanese tea garden style store with a tearoom in the back- then i would have beautiful teaware decorating my living room and kitchen- with display cases that opened incase I wanted to use the teaware...
cheryl