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- Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:14 am
- Forum: Announcements & Guides
- Topic: Introduce Yourself
- Replies: 1435
- Views: 568051
Re: Introduce Yourself
Welcome Andrew S . Being from Adelaide it's exciting to see more Australians on here. There are a few members here that could help you find some very nice early teawares and I look forward to seeing more of them in the country. There is the odd local vendor of young teas but the lack of tea culture ...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:32 pm
- Forum: China & Taiwan
- Topic: Yixing
- Replies: 5888
- Views: 1848052
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: Tea Swap
- Topic: [WTS] Oddball Hokuju Kyusu
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1376
Re: [WTS] Oddball Hokuju Kyusu
If somebody else doesn't pick this one up over the next week or so I will be very tempted. Glws
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Archived Swaps
- Topic: FS: Yamada Emu Woodfired Kyusu
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7704
Re: FS: Yamada Emu Woodfired Kyusu
This truly is a gorgeous kyusu. Surely somebody who isn't strapped during covid will pick this up!
Having picked stuff up from Darby before I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from him again. Everything is clean as and he packs it very well.
Having picked stuff up from Darby before I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from him again. Everything is clean as and he packs it very well.
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Looking for new tea tray recommendations
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8190
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:58 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Looking for new tea tray recommendations
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8190
Re: Looking for new tea tray recommendations
I do enjoy a minimalist setup when I am brewing in the kitchen/shed/garden but when I am in my dedicated tea space I enjoy a larger tray. My partner found this one for me when she was in China last, but I have seen it listed in places like AliExpress with a search for wooden tea tray. https://www.in...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:49 am
- Forum: Fermented Tea
- Topic: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3347
Re: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations
Due to recent events (tea shopping) I had a look at sensors today. The inkbird units are a quarter of the cost of the rest of them and I will be giving them a try when I set up the new humidor
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Fermented Tea
- Topic: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3347
Re: Wireless Hygrometer Recommendations
I have a boveda butler. It works well enough for casual monitoring, but it goes through a battery in 5-6 months (I have heard some people say it's more frequent), and it connects to my phone very intemittently. Sometimes I can go a day or two without it connecting to my phone while I am in the house...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:04 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Teaware B&W Appreciation
- Replies: 309
- Views: 365152
Re: Teaware B&W Appreciation
After admiring these great shots I may as well join in. Content is content
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gong fu Brewing: What are your best tips for beginners?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 18040
Re: Gong fu Brewing: What are your best tips for beginners?
Make sure to be honest with yourself about why you want to gongfu. I will add that teaware in itself could ultimately be more appealing than the tea. Collecting it is great, but using it can be best. I realised that this applied to me, but I was struggling with denial and pushed the lie that I was ...
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:08 pm
- Forum: News, Publications, & Research
- Topic: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 21209
Re: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?
I do not doubt that those who weren't around for the downfall of TC and merge to TF all of this looks so pretty. I am not commenting on anything outside of saying that their denial is a sign of things to come. I hate that another great resource is going to potentially fall apart, seeing that tea cul...
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Smell of loofah pads
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10929
Re: Smell of loofah pads
Again, mine appear to be from the same factory but different reseller. There is no smell to these whatsoever, even when they are wet. They do hold a lot of water though so I stand it upright when I'm finished so it can drain and dry. If I recall correctly these were around a dollar each when I got t...
- Mon May 25, 2020 3:37 am
- Forum: Kettles & Heating Elements
- Topic: Is tetsubin overrated? Looking for a small portable induction plate.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11530
Re: Is tetsubin overrated? Looking for a small portable induction plate.
I have been considering purchasing an induction plate from AliExpress. They have a lot of small options at relatively low prices. Maybe it is worth having a look there. I use a larger induction plate at the moment, which only takes a few minutes to boil a litre of water. In a side by side comparison...
- Sat May 23, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Repair & Cleaning
- Topic: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni Repair (Lacquer & Wire)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 25763
Re: Future Sale project: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni
Personally I'm not sure how I feel about the wrapping, but I would love to see it after some heavy use. I am glad you haven't touched the lid. To me it shows its true age and use without impeding performance or Overall appearance. All up it looks great and whoever it ends up with will no doubt be ha...
- Wed May 20, 2020 5:09 am
- Forum: Repair & Cleaning
- Topic: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni Repair (Lacquer & Wire)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 25763
Re: Future Sale project: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni
In my mind I don't like the idea of a wrapped handle, but I'm sure it will be well done and look great. It's just different to me.
Thanks for answering the question.
Thanks for answering the question.