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[xuancheng]

Than how do you store matcha?

In an airtight container

[Sam.]

Oh my. I just found elmstudios on Etsy thanks to Victoria and kymidwife in this thread. I've been looking for weeks for somewhere to buy a new yunomi for my green tea and I think I've just found it. And now I already want to buy a second chawan for matcha - and I haven't even paid for my first chawan from o-cha yet! (It's sitting in my shopping cart there to be bought soon.)

[Sam.]

Okay, been perusing her shop more. I can't decide between these two:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?li ... d=26682154
or
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?li ... d=25874674

I feel like the second jumps out as a super-unique piece more because of the glaze dripping around the rim and the deep, forest green on the interior wall. Both have the trademark green glass bottom. The first I would think, because the inside is lighter, would really allow the green glass bottom to shine through and make the tea a vibrant, verdant hue.

Edit: Also, the second is 8oz whereas the first is 11oz. My kyusu is 11oz and so I would maybe need to start using a faircup with my sencha if I purchase the second? That or just steep with a little less water, which wouldn't be a horrible thing.

[iannon]

Okay, been perusing her shop more. I can't decide between these two:

Edit: Also, the second is 8oz whereas the first is 11oz. My kyusu is 11oz and so I would maybe need to start using a faircup with my sencha if I purchase the second? That or just steep with a little less water, which wouldn't be a horrible thing.

My Kyusu is on the larger size like yours but i almost never go over the 5 to 8 oz range on my brews depending on the type of tea i am using so i wouldnt worry about that unless you always brew larger amounts. I also have one of her pieces..her glazes are beautiful..if I was picking id pick the second one you listed..I really like that colorful glazework which she is known for.

[Sam.]

Okay, been perusing her shop more. I can't decide between these two:

Edit: Also, the second is 8oz whereas the first is 11oz. My kyusu is 11oz and so I would maybe need to start using a faircup with my sencha if I purchase the second? That or just steep with a little less water, which wouldn't be a horrible thing.

My Kyusu is on the larger size like yours but i almost never go over the 5 to 8 oz range on my brews depending on the type of tea i am using so i wouldnt worry about that unless you always brew larger amounts. I also have one of her pieces..her glazes are beautiful..if I was picking id pick the second one you listed..I really like that colorful glazework which she is known for.

I agree. I just bought the second cup. I wanted to grab it before someone else did! It was too unique and pretty to pass up. I had some trouble getting PayPal to work for some reason (strange b/c I use it regularly) but the payment finally went through.

[Luthier]

broke my new shipiao teapot

the spout broke in half

but the lid is intact

and its not with my faircup



looks more like a coffee jug now

[chamekke]

Than how do you store matcha?

In an airtight container

My tea sensei uses an airtight stainless-steel container, the type with the inset strainer. They can be a little pricey though.

If you buy your matcha in tins, that type of tin also works well.

[chamekke]

I agree. I just bought the second cup. I wanted to grab it before someone else did! It was too unique and pretty to pass up. I had some trouble getting PayPal to work for some reason (strange b/c I use it regularly) but the payment finally went through.

For what it's worth, you bought the one I would have chosen It's gorgeous!

[Victoria]

I agree Sam, I really like the one you chose! Congrats!

[iannon]

I agree Sam, I really like the one you chose! Congrats!

yea! and i HAD actually been close to getting that one a while ago..but i already have one of hers so i backed off..looking at some other etsy works

[Luthier]

im on the floor rolling with joy





also repairing my shipiao and the scratched pot

i'll show them once they're recovered

[Victoria]

Luthier, that is one cool pot!! Sweet!!!

..looking at some other etsy works

Heh, like what?

[Luthier]

been wanting to have a tetsubin but without the extra hassle. so i went zisha. more for the style.

it looks larger than my kettle but its only 150cc and my kettle 200cc at max...

[Victoria]

I'm not a fan of tetsubins, other than for looks.
Yours is a great choice for the look w/o the weight, etc.

[iannon]

Luthier, that is one cool pot!! Sweet!!!

..looking at some other etsy works

Heh, like what?

pfffft!