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Tokoname is more care free in ordering that is certain...for me anyway. I never hesitate to buy a kyusu from a reputable dealer.
I just cannot say the same thing about Yixing, sad to say, because some of it is a bad rap, but some of it is not.
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Got Pot Space. Congrats!Space Samurai wrote:My new pot that just arrived:
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I can finally add something to this thread. My wife picked this up for me as an Easter present.
The pot holds 2 cups (16 oz) and each cup holds about 4 oz. I didn't know if I would like it too much or not but used it all day yesterday with multiple steeps of Kukicha and it worked out well. The cups are a bit thin and can get a touch warm, though.
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The pot holds 2 cups (16 oz) and each cup holds about 4 oz. I didn't know if I would like it too much or not but used it all day yesterday with multiple steeps of Kukicha and it worked out well. The cups are a bit thin and can get a touch warm, though.
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Hi Omega, the teaset looks very beautiful.
I've heard than thin porcelain cups are in fact more expensive than thick one as they are more susceptible to deformation in the kiln.
I like the thin one for cup, it enables cooling of my tea faster than thick cup. But I like thick pot to retain heat and bring out aroma of tea.
I've heard than thin porcelain cups are in fact more expensive than thick one as they are more susceptible to deformation in the kiln.
I like the thin one for cup, it enables cooling of my tea faster than thick cup. But I like thick pot to retain heat and bring out aroma of tea.
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Cool Porceline set. Congrats
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I hate to say it, but I think this is mostly due to Japanese business practices vs Chinese business practices. A good YiXing is good, finding a good one is difficult. There, I said it, flame away all.Chip wrote:Nice Space...!!!
Tokoname is more care free in ordering that is certain...for me anyway. I never hesitate to buy a kyusu from a reputable dealer.
I just cannot say the same thing about Yixing, sad to say, because some of it is a bad rap, but some of it is not.
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First 3 purchased from Chaikhana Tea Culture - Santa Cruz, CA.
Last cup given to my Grandparents by a japanese man in the 50's.
I'll post some teaware that I made in a school ceramics class pretty soon.
Agate Moss Gong Fu Tasting Cup - semitransparent, used mainly for pu erh and other super dark colored teas, changes color depending on viewing angle
Glass Serving Pitcher - a lot of people on TeaChat have the same one
Celadon Gaiwan - I love the way celadon makes tea look, greatly "improves" the color
50's Japanese Teacup - given to my Grandparents by a japanese man in the 50's, we have about 9 more of them
Last cup given to my Grandparents by a japanese man in the 50's.
I'll post some teaware that I made in a school ceramics class pretty soon.
Agate Moss Gong Fu Tasting Cup - semitransparent, used mainly for pu erh and other super dark colored teas, changes color depending on viewing angle
Glass Serving Pitcher - a lot of people on TeaChat have the same one
Celadon Gaiwan - I love the way celadon makes tea look, greatly "improves" the color
50's Japanese Teacup - given to my Grandparents by a japanese man in the 50's, we have about 9 more of them
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Lovely Gear! I love the sipping cup!
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Yeah, they have loads more in stock. Due to natural variations in the stone, each cup is slightly different - I would recommend getting the least transparent one you can find so you can better judge the color of the tea. They cost $18 - expensive, but worth it.
The shop itself - Chaikhana Tea Culture - is mostly centered on Oolong and Pu Erh teas, and Gong Fu brewing equipment. Their prices are quite a bit cheaper than most online stores. They also have really cool yixing "toys"... see the thread on that if you want to know what they are. If you go, definitely ask them to demonstrate the "peeing buddha" on the gong fu tray... sounds weird, but it's really funny in person.
The shop itself - Chaikhana Tea Culture - is mostly centered on Oolong and Pu Erh teas, and Gong Fu brewing equipment. Their prices are quite a bit cheaper than most online stores. They also have really cool yixing "toys"... see the thread on that if you want to know what they are. If you go, definitely ask them to demonstrate the "peeing buddha" on the gong fu tray... sounds weird, but it's really funny in person.
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Thanks for the info! Have you tried any teas there you would recommend? I'm always on the lookout for more oolongs and puerhs. Any good Wuyi yancha, perchance? Heh, good to know they have those toys, I can't say I'm a fan though. My setup is far too minimalist for that.trent.knebel wrote:The shop itself - Chaikhana Tea Culture - is mostly centered on Oolong and Pu Erh teas, and Gong Fu brewing equipment. Their prices are quite a bit cheaper than most online stores. They also have really cool yixing "toys"... see the thread on that if you want to know what they are. If you go, definitely ask them to demonstrate the "peeing buddha" on the gong fu tray... sounds weird, but it's really funny in person.
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Actually, I'm a bit of a noob w/ tea... so I've only been to the shop about three times and I haven't tried any of their tea yet, however, I might purchase some tomorrow. The teaware pictured is actually my 1st ever teaware purchase.
The owner (the one w/ the black hair and beard) is really knowledgeable, so he could probably recommend a good tea.
The owner (the one w/ the black hair and beard) is really knowledgeable, so he could probably recommend a good tea.
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Well, maybe I'll drop by there sometime and ask him-- thanks for the tip.
You're definitely off to a roaring start with your teaware purchases! I don't think I've seen a nicer first set.
You're definitely off to a roaring start with your teaware purchases! I don't think I've seen a nicer first set.
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