Learning to use a Shiboridashi

[fire_snake]

This looks quite nice.

http://www.dobrycaj.cz/CatalogItem.aspx?id=253&at=0

And the tray (not the teaware displayed on it):

http://www.darjeeling.cz/cz/prislusenst ... e-kvet-210

What a combination that would be.

I find Shiboridashis intriguing. I usually see talk of Kyusus or Houhins, but the Shiboridashi doesn't get a lot of intention. Though it seems to my untrained eye to be the kind of teaware that allows one to get more intimate with the leaves. It's a bowl with a lid. No strainer, no mesh. Some leaves will flow into the cup. Plenty of wide, unfettered access to the leaves.

I assume that it will take more practice to use one of these correctly, but I must say I keep getting drawn to this particular one. I'm beginning to really love Sencha and Gyokuro, so it might be a nice fit.

I'm a bit worried about clay altering the taste of my tea but I might make an exception here.

Opinions? How do my betters on TeaChat like their Shiboridashis?

There's also this beauty, which might be more appropriate for Sencha:

http://www.dobrycaj.cz/CatalogItem.aspx ... &at=0&cu=6

Christian

[Chip]

Petr does some amazing work!

Houjin have been more available in the past, thus I purchased houjin-s. I do not think a super flat brew vessel is needed for gyokuro, but why not!

I think I persoanlly prefer the more upright style of houjin. But I must purchase a Shiboridashi or two and check it out.

[debunix]

I find them very aesthetically pleasing, the low flat lines and gentle curves. I am so happy with gaiwans and my kyusus that I certainly don't need one, but I think one of these days I will see one that demands that I buy it.

[Tead Off]

I find them very aesthetically pleasing, the low flat lines and gentle curves. I am so happy with gaiwans and my kyusus that I certainly don't need one, but I think one of these days I will see one that demands that I buy it.

The shiboridashi that Petr makes are not only lovely to look at, they work ergonomically in my hands. Also very difficult to burn yourself using them but some people will find a way. You don't have to limit them to green teas. Any tea can be brewed in them, just like a gaiwan.

[Ambrose]

I adore shiboridashi, they are all I use for sencha and gyokuro.

Here is my main love, over 80 yr old natural tokoname red clay. Rich in iron and minerals. I could not have greens any other way.

She was covered in stains and mineral deposits when I first got it. You can tell it was well loved.

[Xell]

Now i got interested too. It's nice to watch leaves sometimes, especially on first brew, they are like living creatures But i'm still a big fan of kyusu.

[TIM]

So far, a shiboridashi is my favorite japanese tea ware. Form follow Function.

[Tead Off]

Hard not to love this.

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[Oni]

It is more easy to use than a gaiwan, I had gyokuro with it, and I am planing to buy one from Horaido.

[olivierco]

Here is my main love, over 80 yr old natural tokoname red clay. Rich in iron and minerals. I could not have greens any other way.

Did you get it from Katsuragi? They had a very similar one not so long ago.

[greentam]

Wow! I don't think I've really paid much attention to this style before, but I really love it. I would really love that last one you linked, it's very unique looking.

[fire_snake]

I'm speechless.

I never thought there would be this much love for Shiboridashi. I can't wait to get a few pieces.

Ambrose:

She's really something! Truly beautiful.

Tim:

Mind showing a few more pics of yours (lid on, etc?)

Thanks to all!

Christian

[Oni]

I used one of these and I loved it, plus the tea was made using live fire and a tetsubin, it is a whole new experience.

[David R.]

Hey fire_snake, are interested by the Shiboridashi from Petr of your first link ? I'm asking cause I find it beautiful and I am one click away from purchasing it. But I figured I'd ask you first in case you were hesitating...

[fire_snake]

Hey fire_snake, are interested by the Shiboridashi from Petr of your first link ? I'm asking cause I find it beautiful and I am one click away from purchasing it. But I figured I'd ask you first in case you were hesitating...

That is incredibly kind of you. That sort of thoughtfulness is unexpected, but not surprising, given the company I'm in here.

Thank you, however that set has been sold. There might be another one available (no two are alike), or better yet, did you (my iPhone corrected "you" to "pu", go figure!) know that Petr does custom work? I'm quite sure he can make whatever you like according to your specifications and tastes.

Best,

Christian