Sep 26th, '08, 01:33
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by Chip » Sep 26th, '08, 01:33
Welcome everyone to FRIDAY's TeaDay. Here is hoping we can all share what is in our cups today, all day!
Yesterday, on International Gaiwan Day, a surprising 65% or responders indicated they owned at least one gaiwan, and others wanted one. You can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic.
Coincidentally, today is International Kyusu Day. So, naturally today's TeaPoll and discussion topic is do you own a kyusu, if yes, how many? If not, do you want one? Do you have a favorite, tell us something about it if you would like to.
I am looking forward to sharing IKD and TeaDay with everyone, bottoms up.
Sep 26th, '08, 03:31
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by omegapd » Sep 26th, '08, 03:31
No and no for me...
Nothing but coffee for me today. Trying to stay awake on the night shift has been hard this week...
EW
Sep 26th, '08, 05:01
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by caligatia » Sep 26th, '08, 05:01
I had to look it up.
Iced Formosa oolong right now. Contemplating a cup of the hot version.
Sep 26th, '08, 06:19
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by olivierco » Sep 26th, '08, 06:19
Five Kyuusus, five hohins and one shiboridashi.
Bancha right now withy my lunch
Sep 26th, '08, 07:51
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by chad » Sep 26th, '08, 07:51
Used to have a couple of kyusu, however, 4 kids, two overseas and two stateside moves and 23 years later, nope don't own one.
Having my unidentified white tea this morning. I've got to take notes next time I'm in the shop!!
Sep 26th, '08, 08:52
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by CynTEAa » Sep 26th, '08, 08:52
Love my little kyuusu and really want another. It has enhanced my sencha enjoyment much the same away as the gaiwan has oolong for me.
So is it one u or two uu's? Have seen it spelled both ways.
Yunnan Gold to kick things off on this rainy Friday.
Happy TeaDay!
Sep 26th, '08, 08:58
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by Salsero » Sep 26th, '08, 08:58
Seven kyusus, one hohin, one Korean thingamabob, and one shiboridashi.
Sep 26th, '08, 09:22
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by Smari » Sep 26th, '08, 09:22
Beautiful wares Sal!! I wish I could just reach in and take all
No kyusus for me and I'm considering of getting one- just can't decide!
This morning is a Jasmine #12 for me. The muggy weather just isn't cutting it...
Sep 26th, '08, 09:33
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by Victoria » Sep 26th, '08, 09:33
I have Four - I think - One Tokoname, one glass kyusu, this one and another I'm not
sure if it is a kyusu or not. So I voted 3-5, I feel so conservative for a change!
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Sep 26th, '08, 09:56
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by Selaphiel » Sep 26th, '08, 09:56
Only 2 kyusus, but I'm planning to buy at least 1 Hagi Kyusu and 1 shiboridashi, probably more with time. I love kyusus, so many styles and they can be vastly different.
Sencha Yutaka Midori. Took it up a notch, to 6g to 6,5oz water and increased the first steep time with about 10s, lovely.
Sep 26th, '08, 09:58
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by auggy » Sep 26th, '08, 09:58
Victoria, that is lovely - where did you find that?
I have one kyusu. No need for another one, but I saw a really pretty glass one that i want. Maybe one day.
No tea for me today. Have to fast for an medical exam for insurance. Blech.
Sep 26th, '08, 10:11
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by Victoria » Sep 26th, '08, 10:11
auggy wrote:Victoria, that is lovely - where did you find that?
I have one kyusu. No need for another one, but I saw a really pretty glass one that i want. Maybe one day.
No tea for me today. Have to fast for an medical exam for insurance. Blech.
Sorry Auggy, I can never remember the site, it is from Japan. I need to bookmark it!! But it was a one of a kind anyway.
I have a glass kyusu, I have been happy with it.
This morning's brew: Golden Yunnan
Happy Friday everyone!
Sep 26th, '08, 11:07
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by olivierco » Sep 26th, '08, 11:07
CynTEAa wrote:
So is it one u or two uu's? Have seen it spelled both ways.
Technically kyuusu because you pronounce it with a long u at the beginning and a short one at the end.
Karigane gyokuro right now.
Sep 26th, '08, 11:10
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by olivierco » Sep 26th, '08, 11:10
auggy wrote:Victoria, that is lovely - where did you find that?
I think it was from
rikyucha, one of the most dangerous store I know.
Sep 26th, '08, 11:34
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by geeber1 » Sep 26th, '08, 11:34
I don't have one, but judging from the photos, you need to be right-handed to use one, which I'm not ... so I probably won't get one unless they make them left-handed.
This morning, drinking Irish Breakfast.
