Nov 6th, '08, 17:36
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by ngower » Nov 6th, '08, 17:36
Hi, I've recently purchased my first Gaiwan (still in the mail
) and am now looking towards a yixing. I want something that can last me for a little while, and I'm a noobie to all of this, so I don't want some $1000 teapot. From my understanding, a yixing is used primarily for Oolong and Black teas, while a Gaiwan is more for white and greens. So just throw out all the info you can and what I should be looking for, as well as recommending any sites/pots you can.
Thanks a bunch!
Nov 6th, '08, 18:50
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by Salsero » Nov 6th, '08, 18:50
ngower wrote: a yixing is used primarily for Oolong and Black teas, while a Gaiwan is more for white and greens.
Yixing for Oolong, Puerh, and sometimes Black, but never green or white (too hot).
Gaiwan for
anything, except maybe Japanese greens and orthodox or CTC Indian teas because of their tiny leaf size.
I usually brew Black tea European Style with an infuser basket or big ceramic pot, put yixing can take the rough edge off Assam or other astringent tea, and sometimes I like the strong, clear brew I get from Black tea in a gaiwan.
Nov 6th, '08, 19:03
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by edkrueger » Nov 6th, '08, 19:03
Seven Cups has sold me two of my favorite pots: the one you mention and its big brother. Some say that they are too expensive, but, like Zhuni, Zhisha also varies greatly in quality and these are the best quality ones I have.
