Rishi Tea Seiyu Shiboridashi

[LuYuApostle]

http://www.rishi-tea.com/store/product. ... =25&page=1

I don't know if someone already posted about this piece of teaware, but I was wondering if anyone has used it before. I want to know if it actually works well to brew gyokuro. I know it seems a bit large, but would its size and design actually affect the taste of the gyokuro that much?

If you own this shiboridashi and you've compared it to a "proper" shiboridashi/houbin, I'd especially like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.

[olivierco]

I know it seems a bit large, but would its size and design actually affect the taste of the gyokuro that much?

I think it is large because I brew gyokuro in 3-4oz vessels.
But you don't have to fill the teapot completely as it is the case with tea which needs hot temperatures.