Show Off Your Pots and Cups X

[Victoria]

Not as big as it looks:
6" x 2.5"
Thanks everyone!

Seeker, I'll try adding the saran wrap, thanks!

[twinofmunin]

So, I cut a rectangle of saran wrap, folded it in half to make perfect size square, put the matcha in its can, lay the saran over the can, apply cheap plastic lid over the saran, and voila, tight seal.

This is exactly what I have been doing. Except I used a cheap plastic baggie instead of saran wrap (saran wrap and I get along like a sackful of cats). It seems to work... it's just of questionable beauty or elegance.

[Luthier]

i bought just one cup

[clareandromeda]

Luthier, I would love to see your whole collection in one photo. I bet it would be quite overwhelming!

[Luthier]

nah i don't have a lot of stuff haha

maybe soon i'll get a pic of all of them? soon haha

i forgot about this pot

was suppose to be a bonsai pot but got other plans for it







the mini vase beside it now is a lid stand.

[Luthier]

here

not a nice pic though

[clareandromeda]

wow, do they all get used?

[Luthier]

wow, do they all get used?

haha once a while they have their turn other than the daily ones

[Chip]

Thanks for sharing the family photo, Luthier!

My Bizen journey is a new journey which began with this Yohen (changed by the fire) kyusu. You either love it or hate it I think, I happen to love it. This is a new piece. It works incredibly well. It took me several months to build up the nerve to use it.



I recently found this little treasure Bizen Yohen Houjin (for gyokuro and small holding only 3-4 ounces I think). It seemed like such a perfect partner to the kyusu, that I went for it. It arrived last week and I have to say I am thrilled with it. It is around 50 years old. Or at least claimed to be ...



As a bonus, I picked up this one as well, I believe it is from the same collection and is around 30 years old. It is quite precocious and adorable holding a mere 2ish ounces.

[TokyoB]

Thanks for sharing the family photo, Luthier!

My Bizen journey is a new journey which began with this Yohen (changed by the fire) kyusu. You either love it or hate it I think, I happen to love it. This is a new piece. It works incredibly well. It took me several months to build up the nerve to use it.



I recently found this little treasure Bizen Yohen Houjin (for gyokuro and small holding only 3-4 ounces I think). It seemed like such a perfect partner to the kyusu, that I went for it. It arrived last week and I have to say I am thrilled with it. It is around 50 years old. Or at least claimed to be ...



As a bonus, I picked up this one as well, I believe it is from the same collection and is around 30 years old. It is quite precocious and adorable holding a mere 2ish ounces.

Chip - man you manage to find some great stuff. You must have quite a collection by now - do you store in an area where much of it can be displayed? Do you have photos of everything in your collection?
Thanks for sharing

[chamekke]

Chip, I appreciate your taste in teawares AND I love Bizen, so this shouldn't come as a surprise, but... I am just staggered by that yohen kyuusu of yours. What a beauty!

[Tead Off]

Chip, the yohen kyusu is really great. Very much my taste. This looks like it was made in a climbing kiln. Do you know?

[Victoria]

Sweet cup Luthier!! Love it. I think you better buy another just in case!!

Chip, very nice!! Wow, 2oz?? That's like a thimble with a lid!!

[Chip]

Thanks, the Yohen Kyusu is fantabulous!!!

Tokyo B, virtually all the teaware is on display, many on new Ikea DVD shelving that is great for showing pieces individually.

The tiny houhin is about 2 3/8" W X 2" H (sans lid). On a good day it will hold almost 2.5 ounces to the tippy top, but I will likely brew 2 ounce or less steeps with it. It is the smallest brewing vessel in da house.

[chicagopotter]

The Houjin is a shape I really want to explore! Just seems to make so much sense...