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by Jayaratna » Dec 3rd, '08, 08:53
chingwa wrote:I got a price list from Hojo-san this morning. The Kuzan Tetsubin range from $240 to $660.... the Seikodo range from $220 to $560... and the Morihisa range from $460 to $2000...
I would love to get one for myself, will have to do some comparison shopping though. I was at Ito en's flagship store yesterday and the few true tetsubin they had were exorbitant. I think the cheapest was around $800. sure were pretty though.
Hi, Chingwa that's great!!! Could you forward the catalog and/or prices?
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Dec 3rd, '08, 11:03
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by Oni » Dec 3rd, '08, 11:03
Ask the price of the banko teapots?
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by shogun89 » Dec 3rd, '08, 16:02
chingwa wrote:I got a price list from Hojo-san this morning. The Kuzan Tetsubin range from $240 to $660.... the Seikodo range from $220 to $560... and the Morihisa range from $460 to $2000...
I would love to get one for myself, will have to do some comparison shopping though. I was at Ito en's flagship store yesterday and the few true tetsubin they had were exorbitant. I think the cheapest was around $800. sure were pretty though.
Whoa, I hope the one my grandma has is one of that quality!
Dec 3rd, '08, 16:14
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by Cinnabar Red » Dec 3rd, '08, 16:14
Artistic Nippon has 3 Banko teapots, one for $250-, and 2 for $90-.
Unfortunately the one I would buy is sold.
Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
Dec 3rd, '08, 17:03
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by geeber1 » Dec 3rd, '08, 17:03
Cinnabar Red wrote:Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
That sounds interesting!
And kind of scary!
Dec 3rd, '08, 17:13
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by orguz » Dec 3rd, '08, 17:13
Salsero wrote:orguz wrote: Try reading this, it describes pretty much what one needs to know regarding heating and taking care of Tetsubins. Informative and helpful imo, I followed their advice on rustproofing http://hojotea.com/categ_e/tetsubin.htm
Wow! That site has the most stunning kyuusu I have ever seen and unbelievable yixing pots as well! I don't see any prices listed anywhere ... bad sign! I suspect it's
"if you have to ask, you can't afford it."
Yeah some of their stuff is stunning especially those pots, I think whatever products is still left is noted as "available" in red. Their advice on drying the tetsubin is foolproof also, just bring water to boil from whatever is left after last session and pour this out, the remaining heat should evaporate the moisture discouraging rust. I was heating the kettle empty which I regret, a piece of iron flaked off the bottom already, the size of a raisin, sooner or later that'll become a hole.
Dec 3rd, '08, 17:38
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by Cinnabar Red » Dec 3rd, '08, 17:38
Cinnabar Red wrote:
Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
Geeber1 wrote:
That sounds interesting! And kind of scary!
I wanna get to the teapot before anyone else does 
Dec 3rd, '08, 18:21
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by shogun89 » Dec 3rd, '08, 18:21
Cinnabar Red wrote:Cinnabar Red wrote:
Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
Geeber1 wrote:
That sounds interesting! And kind of scary!
I wanna get to the teapot before anyone else does
LOL, I dont even know if its anything worthwhile. I'm just hoping it its.
Dec 3rd, '08, 18:34
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by Cinnabar Red » Dec 3rd, '08, 18:34
It would be neat if it were special. You never know what treasures reside in the attic.
Dec 3rd, '08, 19:39
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by geeber1 » Dec 3rd, '08, 19:39
Cinnabar Red wrote:Cinnabar Red wrote:
Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
Geeber1 wrote:
That sounds interesting! And kind of scary!
I wanna get to the teapot before anyone else does
By taking advantage of Shogun's poor old grandma? You hussy!
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by Victoria » Dec 3rd, '08, 19:49
Anyone who is looking for or doesn't mind the lined ones, 20% off and free shipping over $35 sale at TeaGschwendner thru the 5th. And they have some awesome choices!
Dec 3rd, '08, 20:00
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by Cinnabar Red » Dec 3rd, '08, 20:00
geeber1 wrote:Cinnabar Red wrote:Cinnabar Red wrote:
Shogun, can you introduce me to your grandmother
Geeber1 wrote:
That sounds interesting! And kind of scary!
I wanna get to the teapot before anyone else does
By taking advantage of Shogun's poor old grandma? You hussy!
Well!!!! I Never!! 
Dec 9th, '08, 19:42
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by chingwa » Dec 9th, '08, 19:42
HOJO's current pricelist for Tetsubin can be viewed/downloaded
here.
I didn't get a price list for any of their other products unfortunately, but you can email them directly. Akira Hojo has been pretty helpful in regards to my inquiries.
I just ordered a small Kunzan 1.2L version... It's being cast this week and should ship out early next week
not bad turnaround and service. EMS shipping was around 5,400 JPY. not cheap, but I anticipate this to be a great little kettle... something for a lifetime of use.
Dec 12th, '08, 18:02
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by Abracadaver! » Dec 12th, '08, 18:02
orguz wrote:Try reading this, it describes pretty much what one needs to know regarding heating and taking care of Tetsubins. Informative and helpful imo, I followed their advice on rustproofing
http://hojotea.com/categ_e/tetsubin.htm
Thank you so much for this link. This answered quite a few questions that I've had regarding tetsubin.
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by orguz » Dec 12th, '08, 21:57
Abracadaver! wrote:
Thank you so much for this link. This answered quite a few questions that I've had regarding tetsubin.
I am glad someone found the information helpful, I did. Their recommendation regarding drying the kettle is great also, it can prevent overheating and cracking of one's tetsubin.
Many times have I left tetsubin unattended whilst heating it to evaporate the moisture, this may caused two pieces of iron on the interior bottom to come off.
