Mar 14th 15 2:27 pm
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
here is a panorama of the tea room I performed tea in...
it's called shinka-no-Ma
here is a pic from the maciai
the chabana I used, tsubaki, kuro yanagi, vase is chosen karatsu.
it's called shinka-no-Ma
here is a pic from the maciai
the chabana I used, tsubaki, kuro yanagi, vase is chosen karatsu.
Mar 29th 15 1:12 pm
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
here are some more chaji pics,
the okashi, warabi Manju
the rock garden
The kettle
flowers and flower vase
hishaku kamaete
here you can see John Baymores chawan (mizusashi is by Richard Milgrim)
placing the shifuku on the Tana (futaoki is by Cory Lum)
fukusa sabaki
final bow as the guests are leaving
seeing the guests off
the okashi, warabi Manju
the rock garden
The kettle
flowers and flower vase
hishaku kamaete
here you can see John Baymores chawan (mizusashi is by Richard Milgrim)
placing the shifuku on the Tana (futaoki is by Cory Lum)
fukusa sabaki
final bow as the guests are leaving
seeing the guests off
Mar 29th 15 3:24 pm
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
Excellent, thank you for sharing!
Even though I was not there, seeing the pictures of the items you selected -- and those being of so many of the people we have come to know here in this forum -- it seems so familiar and inviting. I truly hope your guests felt the warmth of all of those connections.
Even though I was not there, seeing the pictures of the items you selected -- and those being of so many of the people we have come to know here in this forum -- it seems so familiar and inviting. I truly hope your guests felt the warmth of all of those connections.
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
I am honored.... and humbled. Thank you, Blair.
best,
...................john
best,
...................john
Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
There's no way i can top this (awesome photo's Blair), but made myself a bowl this morning 
Teal chawan by Seigan Yamane.
Teal chawan by Seigan Yamane.
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
Nice bowl Fuut!
Wow - Blair! Fantastic. And John's bowl - really gorgeous.
Wish I could have somehow been there.
I offer a deep bow of gratitude for the sharing of your knowledge and your journey.
Wow - Blair! Fantastic. And John's bowl - really gorgeous.
Wish I could have somehow been there.
I offer a deep bow of gratitude for the sharing of your knowledge and your journey.
Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
I finally had my first bowl of matcha today with a friend from Tokyo. I enjoyed it, especially the l-theanine feeling afterward.
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Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
My Igayaki chawan of unknown artist arrived this morning. Prepared koicha using hibiki-an's matcha premium:
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
You need to link to smaller version of the image to have them show up here.Pig Hog wrote:My Igayaki chawan of unknown artist arrived this morning. Prepared koicha using hibiki-an's matcha premium:
Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
I've edited the post just to the links with no image tags. Does that work?debunix wrote:You need to link to smaller version of the image to have them show up here.Pig Hog wrote:My Igayaki chawan of unknown artist arrived this morning. Prepared koicha using hibiki-an's matcha premium:
Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
Its way too hot for matchaa! - i know its off topic 
I opened up a gift bottle of Mea Maxima Culpa beer
I opened up a gift bottle of Mea Maxima Culpa beer
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Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
Fuut,
Depending on your chawan or cup, and how porous the glaze is, it's not a good idea to use alcoholic beverages in the same vessel you use for tea. The vessel can absorb the alcoholic flavor and affect your next session. Hagi and Raku are especially sensitive to this.
Depending on your chawan or cup, and how porous the glaze is, it's not a good idea to use alcoholic beverages in the same vessel you use for tea. The vessel can absorb the alcoholic flavor and affect your next session. Hagi and Raku are especially sensitive to this.
Re: Today's MatchaWan :D (new name, but tea's the same)
Thank you for the tip! I knew that in the back of my mind. Good thing i have enough cups and things to use one for beer onlyTead Off wrote:Fuut,
Depending on your chawan or cup, and how porous the glaze is, it's not a good idea to use alcoholic beverages in the same vessel you use for tea. The vessel can absorb the alcoholic flavor and affect your next session. Hagi and Raku are especially sensitive to this.