New Shigaraki Kyusu Are Up On Hojo's Site

[kyarazen]

I have a feeling he may of done that due to particle size in the clay. I seem to remember from years back that there were a few cheaper Siggys on Hojo site due to there being minor chips on the some of the lid edges. There's been no seconds on these batches so maybe that's why he's done it. Yamada also has large particles in his clay. This is just guess work though.

After the buying frenzy calmed I did see one on there that I loved had still not been sold. I was hoping someone would buy it but they didn't so I did will report back on the differences.

which shape?

recently i posted a comparison on instagram... a used and unused shiggie... the used one is much darker and the particles seem to drop out a little. the pot is smoother, the lid against the pot is now smooth to turning.. used to be rough

[Alex]

Pics or it didnt happen!!!! ok then

200ml (this is the absolute sweet spot for me with a kyusu)

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[Alex]

What I forgot to say in my mentioning particle size was that probably during the sanding there would be a high chance of having small holes if large particles got knocked out, Thus the reason he left them.

kyarazen can you link me to this picture? sounds great! I know these pots season very fast.

[kyarazen]

What I forgot to say in my mentioning particle size was that probably during the sanding there would be a high chance of having small holes if large particles got knocked out, Thus the reason he left them.

kyarazen can you link me to this picture? sounds great! I know these pots season very fast.

oops forgot to reply you on this

here it is!
https://instagram.com/p/z2ULSsRfz9/

[Alex]

Wow that's nuts! thanks for the picture

[TORamarn]

As there's no small size (under 160ml) of Hojo's Shigaraki Kyusu available any more, I've looked and found this one:

http://www.thes-du-japon.com/index.php? ... rettyPhoto

I'm not sure whether this pot reacts to the tea as nice as Hojo's. Has anyone tried this one and compared to Hojo's?

[Chip]

That is listed as banjo made with "shigaraki-like" clay.

Hard to say how it will react, brew. One way to find out!

[TORamarn]

That is listed as banjo made with "shigaraki-like" clay.

Hard to say how it will react, brew. One way to find out!

Honestly I'm really skeptical with this "Shiraki-type clay Banko-yaki". With this description I don't think I'll sacrifice my $80++ to find out. Asking people around seems to be more cost-effective.

I'm more inclined to spend money on "oversized" Hojo's Shigaraki at the moment. I normally brew sencha at 70-80ml. Maybe it's a good time to experiment whether there're any differences brewing 80ml and 160ml in a 220ml pot - one of those times when you make up all kind of reasons to justify your irrational desires.

[Tead Off]

I like the wood-fired hohin by Yoshimoto Atsuo. Good size, good clay, wabi type hohin. Excellent style.

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[kyarazen]

That is listed as banjo made with "shigaraki-like" clay.

Hard to say how it will react, brew. One way to find out!

banko you mean.. unless it does make some music

[Muadeeb]

That is listed as banjo made with "shigaraki-like" clay.

Hard to say how it will react, brew. One way to find out!

banko you mean.. unless it does make some music

I thought he was referring to the banjo-like shape, big and round!

[Chip]

... smart phone typo ... playing on the ole banjo!