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Hello all,
As I have further explored the interaction of tea and clay I have begun looking for one of Shimizu Ken’s teapots. I am interested in a piece done in Nosaka clay and oxidation fired. Should anyone be interested in sending one down the road please reach out.
Thanks

Thanks @debunix, I generally preheat/presoak so this will move along with my typical routine. I am looking forward to enjoying this one!

I would agree with the notion that things are made to be used and enjoyed. That said I’ve never owned an older chawan nor any hagi ware. Anything I should be aware of in terms of use preparation or just move forward as usual?

Recently found this chawan, I’m interested if anyone may have an idea of age or potter. Too old or nice to actually use or should I enjoy it?

With no makers mark, I wondered if anybody may have a read on whether or not this looks to be a Nambu Tekki piece or not. I've not seen a pattern on the bottom like this before, generally only smooth. Anybody familiar? ./download/file.php?id=16275 ./download/file.php?id=16276 This one looks very st...

14 day shaded Sencha from d Matcha this morning.

With no makers mark, I wondered if anybody may have a read on whether or not this looks to be a Nambu Tekki piece or not. I've not seen a pattern on the bottom like this before, generally only smooth. Anybody familiar?

@GaoShan that sounds like an excellent “problem” to have !

Just placed a larger order with d Matcha in anticipation of not being able to order in the future at equivalent prices. Have been looking at several pots on tokonamejp’s eBay store as well. Very frustrating that all of the elements required to enjoy a nice cup of tea are becoming more expensive.

Very nice shibo @debunix. I noticed that the Etsy page looked pretty idle as well, looking forward to seeing more of yours in the future.

@debunix , It most certainly was. I’ve been enjoying trying some of d Matchas different Senchas and have yet to be disappointed.

I have a real love for black walnut, would you have any other pictures of that tea table?

Another selection from d Matcha this morning. Infusions 1-4

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Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:39 pm

My preferred cup
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Simple yet expertly executed, throwing porcelain on a wheel is not something just anybody can achieve perfectly.

I usually drink sencha in the morning as part of my wake-up and breakfast ritual, and I am looking for hydration as well as the tea experience. I prefer to infuse in some of my medium to larger vessels, 5oz-10oz, and cups sized appropriately to the size of the kyusu/shibo/pot. The Flower of Forgetf...

You can check out this thread regarding cup sizes, Does teacup size matter? For Sencha I tend to use porcelain small 40ml, and medium 60ml size cups, but have also used larger 150ml cup in winter to warm the hands. I prefer porcelain overall but also use Japanese clay cups that are part of teaware ...