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Gong fu tools

by toastedtoads » Nov 13th, '08, 17:16

I see a brush in a lot of gong fu tool categories online, and in a few pictures. What is it for exactly?
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by taitea » Nov 13th, '08, 17:37

brush water off the pot
even out the water on the pot
brush water on the table
play
etc...
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by Geekgirl » Nov 13th, '08, 17:42

taitea wrote: play
:twisted: :lol:
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by Salsero » Nov 13th, '08, 18:03

Brush tea from the tea boat (bowl) the pot is sitting in to encourage a patina on the surface.
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by Chip » Nov 13th, '08, 19:57

Salsero wrote:Brush tea from the tea boat (bowl) the pot is sitting in to encourage a patina on the surface.
... play ... :lol:
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by Salsero » Nov 13th, '08, 21:18

Chip wrote: ... play ...
It's all code for play
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by Chip » Nov 13th, '08, 22:37

Salsero wrote:
Chip wrote: ... play ...
It's all code for play
As long as you know it is play, then it is ok. :wink: It is those who are in denial ... well, I have been too serious more than once about tea too. :lol:
blah blah blah SENCHA blah blah blah!!!
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by hop_goblin » Nov 13th, '08, 22:40

Yep, to prevent tea stains.
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by chrl42 » Nov 14th, '08, 11:40

I like to watch cute Chinese girls playing with a brush on yixings, at tea shops in China..
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