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Size, clay and Shape for High mountain Oolong

by Cubeda » Apr 14th, '20, 14:43

Hello, looking for recommendations

I'm looking for a Yixing Teapot dedicated to low oxitadion Oolong mostly high mountain Taiwanese ones.
The size I'm looking is for one/two people so around 100 ml I think. But I have doubt of how big it has to be so the leaves can fully expand. Also I have doubts about the shape, I'm looking for now the Ju Lun Zu, I saw one in Mudandleaves and other one in The Chinese teapot.
The last doubt is about the clay, I read that Zhuni might be the right choice, but I understand that there's a debate of what is consider the "real zhuni clay".
So please if you have a recommendation, and if you can help me with this three doubts (clay, size and shape) I will really appreciate that.

Thanks!

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Re: Size, clay and Shape for High mountain Oolong

by Gregg » Apr 20th, '20, 19:15

Hi, Unless your willing to put a lot of time into multiple pots I would skip trying to find a yixing mate for fragrant Taiwanese oolongs. It's exactly the thing that a yixing would mute.

I generally use a gaiwan with mountain oolongs. I did recently buy a jianshui tea pot which is less porous and works well with both Wuyi and Taiwanese oolongs. I've been trying a lot of teas from Tillerman and Taiwan Tea Crafts and the pot now has a very pronounced floral scent, so I think it will stay my Taiwan pot.

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Re: Size, clay and Shape for High mountain Oolong

by TeaWren » Apr 21st, '20, 20:43

I think Gregg posted some solid advice.

But I also recently purchased a pot from Stephane at Tea Masters that is wonderful for high mountain oolongs. It is a beautiful 130ml round, single-hole pot that preserves the higher aromas expressed by the tea.

I wouldn't hesitate to contact him to inquire about another if I were in need.

Happy hunting!

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Re: Size, clay and Shape for High mountain Oolong

by sporad » Apr 22nd, '20, 21:53

Just my two cents: I bought a zhuni li xing (pear shape) for green gaoshan (as well as a dicagoqing sangbian for dark ones) from MudandLeaves and I couldn’t be happier. I think a lot of people here vouch for the quality of their clays.

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