I was working away and put my infuser on the lid (from my infuser mug) and pushed it aside without thinking a lot about it, when I realized that the sound of the teaware itself actually brightened my mood a bit. Since then I've been noticing how much the sound of yixing and porcelain clanking around actually adds to the experience for me, somehow filling out the experience to satisfy all the senses.
It's kind of like going to your favorite restaurant and hearing the dishes clanking around in the back - dining is almost not the same without that sound.
So I was wondering if anyone else gets this with tea and how much a part of the experience it has become for you?
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I like to hear the tapping sound of my pots everytime before and after using them. I never get bored doing it.
Lately I even got one new experience from Toru San's yunomi which gives 'cling' sound upon pouring tea into it.
I think the special geometry of the mug amplify the cling sound when tea is pour into it. It's just.... satisfying
Lately I even got one new experience from Toru San's yunomi which gives 'cling' sound upon pouring tea into it.
I think the special geometry of the mug amplify the cling sound when tea is pour into it. It's just.... satisfying
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Not to mention the cheerful sound of water pouring from the teapot into the cup. I look forward to that very much.
Adagio's Tea Timer allows you to attach a sound file that plays when the timer runs out and your tea is ready, so I added a sound file of water pouring from a kettle. (I'd be happy to share it with anyone who likes; it's a 750kb WAV file.)
About "tea sounds" generally. In tea ceremony, the guest is actively encouraged to listen for and to enjoy the various incidental sounds of the tearoom. These include: the clank of the lid on its kettle, the "pock" of the bamboo ladle as it's placed on the lid rest, the simmering of the water in the kettle, the whisk as it's employed by the host, and of course the various pourings of water that take place. (I like to add: the cracking of knee joints as the host stands for the first time after 15-20 minutes of sitting!)
Adagio's Tea Timer allows you to attach a sound file that plays when the timer runs out and your tea is ready, so I added a sound file of water pouring from a kettle. (I'd be happy to share it with anyone who likes; it's a 750kb WAV file.)
About "tea sounds" generally. In tea ceremony, the guest is actively encouraged to listen for and to enjoy the various incidental sounds of the tearoom. These include: the clank of the lid on its kettle, the "pock" of the bamboo ladle as it's placed on the lid rest, the simmering of the water in the kettle, the whisk as it's employed by the host, and of course the various pourings of water that take place. (I like to add: the cracking of knee joints as the host stands for the first time after 15-20 minutes of sitting!)
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We had a topic on this in TeaDay not so long ago when we discussing different senses and tea enjoyment. I was surprised how many enjoy the "sound of tea" including the teaware.
I was just noticing the "swooshing" sound of a well made kyusu as I spin the lid after moisture due to steam rising condenses between the lid and the pot. It is almost like they are one.
Why would I spin the lid? To create the perfect allignment between lid and pot, of course.
I am sooo Japanese.
I was just noticing the "swooshing" sound of a well made kyusu as I spin the lid after moisture due to steam rising condenses between the lid and the pot. It is almost like they are one.
Why would I spin the lid? To create the perfect allignment between lid and pot, of course.
I am sooo Japanese.blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
Every sense deserves to be satisfied in tea. Next best thing to pouring tea in your ear is picking up the music of the teaware. But I really love the water in motion.
I use my iPhone as a tea timer, and have the option of using any mp3 as the finish sound. I haven't found anything in ny music collection that really hits the spot besides a few escalating crescendos on traditional Chinese instruments and a lilting few plunks on a Japanese shamisen. Any suggestions?
I use my iPhone as a tea timer, and have the option of using any mp3 as the finish sound. I haven't found anything in ny music collection that really hits the spot besides a few escalating crescendos on traditional Chinese instruments and a lilting few plunks on a Japanese shamisen. Any suggestions?