Red & Black Clay Shimizu Ken Teaware from Hojo

[David R.]

Enhance the flavour is not what I would say either. The tea comes out deeper, not more fragrant nor richer in flavours. Just deeper. As Alex said, it is like putting a record on a good setero as opposed to listening to a mp3 on an iPod.

[Alex]

it is like putting a record on a good stereo as opposed to listening to a mp3 on an iPod.

This is a good analogy.

[Alex]

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This is my new one ...

This is lovely BTW. What are you using it with? And am I right in think its a small one 100ml ish?

[sergio]

This is lovely BTW. What are you using it with? And am I right in think its a small one 100ml ish?

I'm going to use it with sencha only . It's a 180 ml dixit Akira.

Thanks all for your warms messages.

[Alex]

You'll love that pot when it arrives. An excellent choice, lovely shape and perfect size for sencha

[NOESIS]

Love these pots (especially the reduction-fired)! Of all of my kyusus, only my antique Tokoname brews a better cup of sencha. Mine is ~ 100ml, and is my go-to pot for asamushi and gyo.

[Alex]

I like them both greatly but I am leaning towards the red clay more.

Got to try the red over the last few weeks and I agree. Drinking mostly Asamushi I prefer the flavor profile. But they are both awesome!

[xgsarnold]

Is Hojoteas the only place you guys know of that sells Shimizu Ken's craftsmanship?