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by Janice
Sun Dec 10, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: What Green Are You Drinking
Replies: 1492
Views: 691576

Re: What Green Are You Drinking

i've enjoyed multiple tease from them over more than a few years now, and they are my go to for Japanese greens when I have a craving for something that is not part of my Obubu Tea Farm subscription. I particularly like that they have some Tseun teas That are otherwise very hard to get, because Tse...
by Janice
Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Tea Swap
Topic: Get in here y’all, everything must go!
Replies: 55
Views: 25310

Re: Get in here y’all, everything must go!

I bought a pot and cup and Darbotek packed them very securely and shipped them quickly. The Yinchen Duanni pot arrived in immaculate condition and goes very well with my white teas.
by Janice
Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Ode to the Kyusu
Replies: 634
Views: 308906

Re: Ode to the Kyusu

It seems there's a lot of information on buying Yixing wares for beginners, and not much on Kyusu. Anyone who has been collecting, using, and selling Kyusu would like to chime in on what you are looking for in a kyusu aside from a certain artisan and aesthetic of the piece? :) I think the following...
by Janice
Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your day in tea
Replies: 474
Views: 193019

Re: Your day in tea

I actually use a gaiwan type grip when the water is hot so I haven’t tested the buttons. I never had the pleasure of meeting Tead Off in person but think of him fondly when I’m in Bangkok with my son and we take out pizza from the place he recommended.
by Janice
Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Your day in tea
Replies: 474
Views: 193019

Re: Your day in tea

It’s still spring here in NJ, USA, and I’m enjoying my favorite new harvest Chinese greens. I try to open only one bag at a time because I believe that they’re best if drunk soon after opening. Today I’m enjoying TPHK (tai ping houkui from Seven Cups). I have this pot that I bought back when Tead Of...
by Janice
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: 2023 Chinese green tea thread
Replies: 22
Views: 4999

Re: 2023 Chinese green tea thread

I like to order from Seven Cups. I get some longjing, an ji bai cha (early & late) and Tai ping hou kui. I usually try at least one tea that’s new to me. Seven Cups generally offers the teas at a 20% discount the first weekend they’re up for sale. Thank you! I've considered ordering from Seven Cups...
by Janice
Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Green Tea
Topic: 2023 Chinese green tea thread
Replies: 22
Views: 4999

Re: 2023 Chinese green tea thread

I like to order from Seven Cups. I get some longjing, an ji bai cha (early & late) and Tai ping hou kui. I usually try at least one tea that’s new to me. Seven Cups generally offers the teas at a 20% discount the first weekend they’re up for sale.
by Janice
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Hokujo, Kobiwako & Iga Clay
Replies: 162
Views: 78786

Re: Hokujo, Kobiwako & Iga Clay

There should be a description and a photo of each filter for each category of pot on the Hojo site.
by Janice
Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: The Porcelain Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 217392

Re: The Porcelain Thread

You get to spend more time there than I do. During my second visit I went to Baan Celadon. The work was more elegant, and more expensive, but the pots were still much too large for me. What tea would you brew in a pot as thick as the cup?
by Janice
Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: The Porcelain Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 217392

Re: The Porcelain Thread

My Inge Nielsen pot arrived today. Naturally I had to try it out immediately. The only Chinese green I have right now is a small bag of Lu’an Gia Pian, which I’m not familiar with. I’ll need to experiment with different times/temperatures but I know from my first session that the pot is a pleasure t...
by Janice
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: The Porcelain Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 217392

Re: The Porcelain Thread

I’ve been feeling the need for a small porcelain pot to supplement the larger ones I bought from Seong-Il years ago. This thread, and a discount coupon from Etsy, inspired me to buy an Inge Nielsen porcelain pot. It’s only 80 ml, and I’m a big fan of a crackled celadon glaze. FED057E8-7361-4396-9B5C...
by Janice
Tue May 31, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Korean Teaware Showcase
Replies: 60
Views: 67002

Re: Korean Teaware Showcase

Spring is officially here for me despite the 90°+ heat as I received my first delivery of 2022 Chinese greens yesterday. I have this odd pot made by Seong-il that I purchased years ago from Tead Off on the old Tea Chat forum. I call it “odd”. because it was labeled a gaiwan. It’s perfect for brewing...
by Janice
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: WTB: Yamada So Blue Kyusu
Replies: 30
Views: 6652

Re: WTB: Yamada So Blue Kyusu

You could try writing to Toru at Artistic Nippon and let him know what you’re looking for. I use my Yamada Sou blue hobin just about every day and couldn’t resist buying a matching cup. Such a cheerful way to start the day. I happened to be looking at a few new pieces on AN and seriously considered ...
by Janice
Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doped Teas - An Open Secret?
Replies: 37
Views: 8501

Re: Doped Teas - An Open Secret?

The first tea I ever purchased was a jasmine tea from Harney and Sons and the second was jasmine pearls from Chinatown in NYC and after that different grades of jasmine pearls from Adagio. I’m guessing that a few years passed before I became acquainted with properly scented jasmine teas. Even though...
by Janice
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: I need help with an odd problem
Replies: 7
Views: 2161

Re: I need help with an odd problem

I’m using a small towel now but I want something that doesn’t detract from the appearance of my tea ware. The rush trivet is an attractive and traditional solution but it’s difficult to figure out the appropriate size since I’d need to know the the height as well as the diameter. I can make a washab...