Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Do you have teaware you have never used? If so, please share why not?

Yes, quite a bit actually
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16%
Yes, more than one
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32%
Yes, one
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10%
Hmmm, maybe
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No votes
No, not really
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13%
Definitely not
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29%
 
Total votes: 31

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Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by Chip » Jan 18th, '10, 00:36

Greetings TeaFriends and welcome to TeaDay. Please drop in throughout the day and share what is in your cup!

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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Do you have teaware you have never used? If so, please share why not?

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by Ebtoulson » Jan 18th, '10, 01:27

I only have about 3 sets so I use them on a regular basis. I do however have some teaware that I don't use anymore ie. a metal infuser but thats because it only fits 1 or 2 of my cups.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by Geekgirl » Jan 18th, '10, 03:33

Yes actually, I have several teabowls that have not yet been used, I'm not sure why - maybe because they just seem so "special," that I haven't felt that I've had the time set aside to really enjoy them, so have been using more utilitarian pieces lately.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by Jasmin » Jan 18th, '10, 07:51

No. There's no way that could ever happen to me. I have to use new stuff the same day I get it. After that I might want to 'protect' them and not use them too often.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by brad4419 » Jan 18th, '10, 09:31

Only 1 and thats because I just got it about 5 days ago :D Its a beautiful hand painted prcelain tiger yunomi and the reason I havent chistened it yet is because its 310ml/10.4 oz :shock: Im going to use it for large cups of black/white and herbal teas so Im sure it will get its use.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by LauraW » Jan 18th, '10, 09:31

I'd have to say yes, there are actually 2 teasets that I haven't used. Mostly because I have two small 6-cup sets that, well, it just seems weird to use them just for one person, and we haven't had the right company over in ages - we've had 10-20 people, but then we just use the china sets since there are more cups. Haven't had 2-4 people over in a long while, and having to get out two sets for the people we had over... just didn't seem right. So those two go unused.

I haven't used my other 2-cup or 4-cup sets in a while either, or my bowls... I've gotten in a rut. Maybe it's time to change things up a bit...

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by gingkoseto » Jan 18th, '10, 09:43

More than one :D

I have 2 porcelain old kyusu that I like their painting pattern. But I almost never use teapots larger than 200ml, even with guests, except for black tea.

I must have some teacups that have never got their turn of being used. But my pattern is sticking to the old few teacups. And for a few teacups or gaiwans that I like very much, I bought multiple pieces of the same thing, so that if I break one, it won't be the end of the world :D

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by brad4419 » Jan 18th, '10, 10:23

Speaking of Christening, Heres my new sea cucumber chawan by Yamane Seigan.
The tea inside is the last of my sencha fukamidori. I only had about a gram left in the bag so thats why its such a light green tea.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by artmom » Jan 18th, '10, 10:42

I tried an oolong (can't remember the name) today. Don't think I used enough leaf.

I feel at a disadvantage in trying these sample teas; I don't know how they are supposed to taste--never having had the chance to visit a tea room or a sampling. I've found a tea room in Gatlinburg, TN about an hour away from here that carries special teas. If I feel physically up to it, perhaps my husband will drive me over so that I can sample some teas.

I'm trying to follow the directions for each type of tea. I'm not giving up. :)

Do all green teas have as much of a vegetable taste as Dragon Well? If so, that's not for me!

I don't think there is any teaware in my house that hasn't been used!

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by spittingoutteeth » Jan 18th, '10, 11:11

I tried an oolong (can't remember the name) today. Don't think I used enough leaf.
A good rule of thumb is 1 tsp for ball oolongs and 2 tsp for less dense varieties like baozhong or dragonwell if you're brewing with a gaiwan.
Do all green teas have as much of a vegetable taste as Dragon Well? If so, that's not for me!
I've never thought of dragonwell as having a vegetal taste, but if that is not a flavor you enjoy, definitely avoid Japanese green teas like gyokuro or tamaryokucha. However, keep in mind that as you continue to try teas, you will find yourself appreciating qualities you didn't enjoy on first sip. The first time I tried gyokuro I thought it tasted horrible, but it soon became one of my favorite teas.

The hard part comes in the expectation. For a new tea drinker who has only had black teas or cheap oolongs from a Chinese restaurant, you are likely to miss out on the subtle nuances of a young unroasted Dong Ding or be shocked by the vegetal qualities of a Japanese green or the earthy taste of an aged pu-erh. Know that tea is all about discovery, and that keeping an open mind will be very rewarding over time.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by RachelC » Jan 18th, '10, 11:32

I do have a lot of teaware that hasn't been used. Mostly because I have it on display. It is the fancy stuff and the occassion to use it has never come up.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by bsteele » Jan 18th, '10, 11:35

Nope, don't have enough to NOT use everything. Though I do have some unchristened teas.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by kymidwife » Jan 18th, '10, 11:49

Haven't broken in either of my new Hagi kyusu from recent special offers... just haven't had time to soak and prep yet. Maybe today is the day.

Puttabong DJ first flush... a happy discovery of left-over tea I found while reorganizing my pantry. Fortunately, it still retains much of its original delightful freshness. Yumm.

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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by cls46 » Jan 18th, '10, 12:07

I am usually so excited about any new teaware right away. So this would never happen to me.
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Re: Monday TeaDay 1/18/10 Unchristened teaware?

by TubbyCow » Jan 18th, '10, 13:16

I have a disturbing amount of teaware around that I haven't test-driven. I just got a box-o-clayware, and I've only used one so far, and I bought a bunch of yixings awhile back, most of which I have yet to season. Mostly because I keep changing my mind on what to season them with.

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