Quick yixing question

[danibob]

I know I know.. but trust me I've been searching and reading up on yixing for a whole week. I just need to know if I found the right pot.

I've really fallen in love with dancongs. I've tried a lot of oolongs but these are the ones that stand out and scream for a yixing dedication. So my question is this.. would this pot be good for brewing dancongs? Because based on what I read it should be a small, stout pot. And I don't mind spending that much as long as I know it'll perform well.

Anyone own any pots like this from DTH? Please share!

[danibob]

Yea, the color is a bit suspect. Even the other pots that are similar seem to show signs that the color was applied.

As for the size do you think I should go bigger? There's a 125mL one at YSLLC that I've been eyeing. Granted it's one of the cheaper ones.

I invite anyone to share what yixing they have had success brewing dancongs in. And I also apologize if this has been discussed before but I didn't want to bump ancient threads.

[snafu]

About 6 months ago I purchased a similar pot - it was advertised as "Da Hong Pao" clay and about the same price. Unfortunately, it was pretty obvious that the clay itself was coloured after construction (pale grey clay inside the spout and air hole) and it has a fairly noticeable artificial odour that has yet to completely disappear. I've stopped using it.
I think you can do better for the price.

EDIT: Ack, sorry! It wasn't the same vendor. Nevermind maybe - though that air hole looks very familiar.

[chrl42]

Gloss is somewhat suspecting, Qing Shui ni known for having no gloss.

Shape doesn't look typical arc shi piao either.

And their hand-writing..not necessary nor impressive.

[Oni]

I would use ball shape or dragon eggs, Da Yu We dancong leaves are huge, longest I have ever seen so you must fit them vertically, until you wash and soften them so that the lid fits on good. I would use this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Da-Hong-Pao-Clay-Dr ... 634.c0.m14

[danibob]

Thanks for your input everyone. I sure don't want to chance getting a pot that isn't good quality.

I would use ball shape or dragon eggs, Da Yu We dancong leaves are huge, longest I have ever seen so you must fit them vertically, until you wash and soften them so that the lid fits on good. I would use this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Da-Hong-Pao-Clay-Dr ... 634.c0.m14

I was actually drooling over that same pot but wasn't sure if the dragon egg shape was suited for dancongs. You have a pot in the same clay, correct? Can you attest to its quality?

Snafu, was it YSLLC where you got that pot? Because the pot mentioned above is also advertised as "Da Hong Pao".

[tsverrir]

I would use ball shape or dragon eggs, Da Yu We dancong leaves are huge, longest I have ever seen so you must fit them vertically, until you wash and soften them so that the lid fits on good. I would use this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Da-Hong-Pao-Clay-Dr ... 634.c0.m14

There have been some threads here on teachat about this pot and they seemed favorable. At least I was convinced. Just ordered one last week, cant wait for it to arrive.

[RemedialLogic]

It would be a good idea to ask the proprietor of DTH for some extra details concerning the pot such as whether the walls are thin/medium or thick, among other information that could help in making a decision.

I normally do not play around much with dan cong but i use a small thin walled chaozhou pot.

There maybe some articles here that may spark your interests
http://tea-obsession.blogspot.com/.

[Oni]

There has been a diffrent thread abouth these DHP clay yixings from Yunnan sourcing llc, I have posted pictures with it, it has four stamps, mine has one on the bottom + kanji handwritten, two small on the lid, one stamp on the inside of the pot, it came with a certificate with picture of the pot and the maker, and the inside has carving signs of handwork:

This Shui Ping (water level) is better for tightly rolled oolongs, TGY or Taiwanese oolong etc, but I don`t think Dancong leaves would fit, but a Dragon egg shape or ball shape is higher, and the ball shapes opening is wider.

[Oni]

Where can I buy Chao Zhou pots?

[Herb_Master]

90 ml would certainly be too small for me (for a first teapot)

I have several that I use for DanCong but the latest I have been using for DanCong - despite having to thread the leaves in occasionally - are, I am finding quite delightful for the (bargain) price

Both are 140ml (and a 3rd now sold out) and from Zen8Tea, serving Chao Zhou style they almost fill 3 50ml cups and the whole lot is gone only 2 or 3 minutes after brewing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-ZISHA-Chines ... m153.l1262
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-ZISHA-Chines ... m153.l1262

[thanks]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hong-Ni-Clay-Shui-P ... 634.c0.m14

I use and love this teapot as my dedicated Dancong pot.

[snafu]

Snafu, was it YSLLC where you got that pot? Because the pot mentioned above is also advertised as "Da Hong Pao".

Yes, the pot was from YSLLC.

[cupioneer]

Snafu, was it YSLLC where you got that pot? Because the pot mentioned above is also advertised as "Da Hong Pao".

Yes, the pot was from YSLLC.

I would avoid ebay pots. Particularly ones from vendors who blatantly lie about the types of clay used. (I also speak from experience, and some of the smells from those pots are really gross.)

I don't know how much you're willing to spend, but I've had really good experience from Jing.

http://www.jingteashop.com/pd-yixing-te ... glanhu.cfm

The walls look thin, and it's a pretty fast pourer. Nice size, too.