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by Atlas
Tue May 08, 2018 3:36 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: Taobao Groupbuy Introduction and EoI
Replies: 8
Views: 6361

Taobao Groupbuy Introduction and EoI

Posted with permission of @Victoria. I'm putting together a (in theory) few-monthly TB group buy focusing on non-desirable factory shengs of mid-maturity (think 10-16 years depending on storage location). The core concept is to split the risk of blind-caking ostensibly-promising teas across a number...
by Atlas
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:48 pm
Forum: Archived Swaps
Topic: FS: Lin’s ceramics teapot set
Replies: 11
Views: 7378

Re: FS: Lin’s ceramics teapot set

You like banko-yaki at all? I have a Masaki yokode-kyusu and two cups if you're in the mood for a swap. It's in the FS.
by Atlas
Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exchange Rates & Banking Fees: Buying Internationally
Replies: 5
Views: 3686

Re: Exchange Rates & Banking Fees: Buying Internationally

My Amazon Chase Visa has no international transaction fees (and unlike a wire transfer you're protected). Might be an idea to shop around for the best no-fee card.
by Atlas
Sat Mar 17, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tea Filters: An Opportunity to Grow in Tea Arts
Replies: 23
Views: 11255

Re: Tea Filters: An Opportunity to Grow in Tea Arts

Psyck wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:14 am
Exactly why are all of you straining to avoid using strainers?
For my part, I don't own one, don't need one, and find them to have no aesthetic appeal.
by Atlas
Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tea Filters: An Opportunity to Grow in Tea Arts
Replies: 23
Views: 11255

Re: Tea Filters: An Opportunity to Grow in Tea Arts

Personally I've never needed a filter - I don't/can't drink tea piping hot so I usually go pot >> spare gaiwan cup >> tiny pitcher >> cups. Decanting this way cools the tea just enough and provides two opportunities to separate out leaf particles by giving the vessel a swirl (to collect the leaf at ...
by Atlas
Wed Mar 07, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

Shine Magical wrote:
Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:17 am
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Yep
by Atlas
Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

Teachronicles wrote:
Fri Mar 02, 2018 2:51 am
is the picture showing up, all I'm seeing is a picture of an old guy, maybe an advertisement? The link is right.
You linked to your user profile instead of the image.
by Atlas
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Japan
Topic: Would you guys pay this much for a chawan?
Replies: 18
Views: 10614

Re: Would you guys pay this much for a chawan?

Ethan Kurland wrote:
Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:25 pm
I've never understood the high-end of price range for ceramics.
Once it's transcended the category of "functional item", ceramic is an artistic medium like any other. Maybe more applicable to the Satake pieces than the cups Song Tea is selling, but still...
by Atlas
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Disappointment with a recent purchase
Replies: 44
Views: 21058

Re: Disappointment with a recent purchase

I agree with pedant and others, a bigger hole is not gonna be worse than a small one. Not necessarily, an oversized lid hole (with respect to the spout) may be prone to "glugging", which results in an unsteady flow. It's not a feat of high-tech science, but there is a certain intent/art to it.
by Atlas
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

Boveda packs are currently sitting on top of my teas in the crocks. Wouldn't the teas on top get more humidity than the ones at the bottom of the crock? In my minifridge with the fan disabled, I get a humidity gradient of 2%, but I have my packs at the lowest point. Honestly I wouldn't think too ha...
by Atlas
Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

-snip- Just be aware that if you have a salt pack and bPack in the same environment they're going to fight each other unless they're the same humidity rating - you'll eventually end up with a dry or saturated bPack. That might take so long that it doesn't matter, but it's something to be aware of.
by Atlas
Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:21 am
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

I bought the 72% packs. Based on your experience though I'm going to get the 84% ones once they run out as I now want to get as close to traditional storage as is safely possible. Traditional storage means getting your cakes wet and almost letting them mold somewhat out of necessity, from everythin...
by Atlas
Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

In response to putting Boveda packs inside crocks: I think with Boveda packs you are risking mold if you leave them in the crock for more than a day or so. I tend to think cwyn errs on the side of excessive conservatism (but then I also went running to her when my stupid-aggressive storage showed s...
by Atlas
Fri Feb 16, 2018 11:09 pm
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

-snip- For sure - plenty of people seem to be using bPacks without issue. The reason I tend to push DIY so hard is because. - If you're capable of pouring water and table salt into a glass/jar, you can make a DIY 74% pack of any capacity, no measuring required, which for me has meant an eqRH of 65-...
by Atlas
Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Storage & Organization
Topic: Pumidor discussion
Replies: 86
Views: 53568

Re: Pumidor discussion

-snip- Perhaps, but when I tested it, a single 60g 84% bPack in a half-full 24qt cooler in 35% ambient humidity equilibrated in 3-4hrs. Obviously that's going to be partly affected by the tea too. That's also one reason I prefer DIY salt packs to bPacks - you can increase surface area or use fan-fo...