I currently own a 4 oz. gaiwan that I really enjoy using for brewing greens, and would really like to get a versatile teapot for light oolongs and the occasional black teas.
Eventually I'll end up getting some clay pots for specific oolongs, but being so new to the world of tea I think I should play it safe and perhaps go with a glass one that won't take on any specific flavors/aromas.
So my question is this: If I want to experiment with Gong Fu brewing of Taiwanese oolongs, would a small (4-5 oz.) glass pot do the trick for me?
I was looking at this one from Yunnan Sourcing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Glass-Teapot- ... 634.c0.m14
Would this one be an appropriate size/shape, or are there others that I should consider?
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Their math is a little off, 30 ml = about 1 ounce. But anyway, glass would be fine for a greener oolong. I have a similar one and it works fine, but I use mostly a gaiwan for the greener ones or one of a few small porcelain that work nicely.
Some people do like to use a clay pot for the greener oolongs. I personally just have not found the need for it.
Some people do like to use a clay pot for the greener oolongs. I personally just have not found the need for it.
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Sweet looking pot, but be wary. Wanna guess how hot that knob is with the steam vent running through it? Still a nice pot.
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Chip: Thanks for double-checking the math for me on that one.
Victoria: Thanks for pointing that out, as I have never owned a pot such as this before and was unaware that problem could exist. Getting burned would not be a fun way to find out how hot the knob is.
Perhaps I should integrate both of your guys' advice and shoot for a 4 oz. porcelain pot.

Victoria: Thanks for pointing that out, as I have never owned a pot such as this before and was unaware that problem could exist. Getting burned would not be a fun way to find out how hot the knob is.

Perhaps I should integrate both of your guys' advice and shoot for a 4 oz. porcelain pot.