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Yesterday, most TeaChatters indicated they were likely going to spend less than 500 USD on tea this year, but by a narrow margin. You can still vote and discuss yesterday's topic.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Yesterday was tea, today is teaware, how much do you guestimate you may spend on teaware this year? What do you think you might pick up this year? Please share.
I am looking forward to sharing TeaDay with everyone. Bottoms up.
Jan 17th, '09, 01:28
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I voted for a very low amount - still keeping myself in check this year. Even within a low budget, there are a few pieces I've got my eye on to purchase later.
Finishing up a pot of Black Currant tea that was part of Christmas gift. With a couple of drops of stevia - yum.
Finishing up a pot of Black Currant tea that was part of Christmas gift. With a couple of drops of stevia - yum.
"Top off the tea... it lubricates the grey matter."
(Jerry Ledbetter, "Good Neighbors")
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Jan 17th, '09, 02:15
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I sure hope its less than $1500......already in January I have spent close to $200 and I just spent another $50 a few minutes ago replacing a Hagi Yuzamashi.............Chip---are we including shipping charges in here? I feel like people who would be buying from a local store would include tax in their costs, so I am going to include shipping since I buy very little teaware from outside of Japan. My picture today shows the beloved Hagi kyusu along with a newfound habit....kelp....I have found that nibbling a small amount of help really enhances the flavor of sencha. The re-hydrated pieces of kelp are shown in the little dish in the middle of the picture:
-Nick
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Jan 17th, '09, 03:47
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Last year I started to drink matcha, so I bought many (perhaps too many) matcha teaware.
I don't know how much I spent, I guess I spent 2000$-2500$ (It was indeed the adequate year to buy because euro was very high last year).
2009 should be a quieter year for my teaware buying, unless I decide to buy some gyokusendo cannisters.
Just in case I chose the more than 1500$ option to answer the poll.
Keemun this morning.
I don't know how much I spent, I guess I spent 2000$-2500$ (It was indeed the adequate year to buy because euro was very high last year).
2009 should be a quieter year for my teaware buying, unless I decide to buy some gyokusendo cannisters.
Just in case I chose the more than 1500$ option to answer the poll.
Keemun this morning.
I said under 100 dollars because as far as brewing vessels and kit go I think last year pretty much set me up nice.
I voted, then remembered that shiboridashi from Artistic Nippon that I liked, and then wanting to get more gong fu tasting sets, and... Can I change my vote? Har har.
Here's to a great new tea year everyone!
The Tea Sipping Swordsman,
Fencerdenoctum
I voted, then remembered that shiboridashi from Artistic Nippon that I liked, and then wanting to get more gong fu tasting sets, and... Can I change my vote? Har har.
Here's to a great new tea year everyone!
The Tea Sipping Swordsman,
Fencerdenoctum
Jan 17th, '09, 06:46
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I voted less than 1000, although I'd certainly like to keep it as far below that as is as humanly possible.
As long as all the artisans stop making pots and cups and trays etc, and vendors stop selling these treasures, and I stop browsing their sites and 'show off your teaware' type fora, I should manage it.
As long as all the artisans stop making pots and cups and trays etc, and vendors stop selling these treasures, and I stop browsing their sites and 'show off your teaware' type fora, I should manage it.
Jan 17th, '09, 06:57
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Funny, a lot of people appear to be doing a high-end estimate, but would like to stay well below. And that's exactly how I voted, too. I said < $1000, but to be honest, I've got enough teaware right now to drink all the tea I want. The only additions I can immediately see are teapots for dividing brewing green and more oxidized oolongs, and green and aged shengs.
I'll admit that there are lots of beautiful pieces out there. I might indulge on one or two, but I have way to much stuff as it is, so I think I'll focus on the tea, not the tea holders.
Re-attacking the white silver needles again today. Nearly tripled up on my leaf amount. This is definitely a tea that should be enjoyed alone. Otherwise just about anything eaten with it will cover up its delicate flavor.
One question -- I've seen a couple posts on here where people claim that Bai Hao means White Tip (in context of silver needle), while in the oolong threads, I saw Bai Hao translated as Oriental Beauty.
So.... which is it?
I'll admit that there are lots of beautiful pieces out there. I might indulge on one or two, but I have way to much stuff as it is, so I think I'll focus on the tea, not the tea holders.
Re-attacking the white silver needles again today. Nearly tripled up on my leaf amount. This is definitely a tea that should be enjoyed alone. Otherwise just about anything eaten with it will cover up its delicate flavor.
One question -- I've seen a couple posts on here where people claim that Bai Hao means White Tip (in context of silver needle), while in the oolong threads, I saw Bai Hao translated as Oriental Beauty.
So.... which is it?