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[kekstee]

Couldn't resist this F1 Biandeng. Should be 70s.

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Maybe I can stop here ?

[BriarOcelot]

Nice pot. This is pretty much exactly the pot I'm looking to get someday I've always enjoyed the shape of these older F1 bian deng. If I can swing one from the 60's I'll be a happy chappie.

[Andrew S]

@kekstee: welcome to the biandeng club. I had the same thought process when I got my 60s one as my first ever hongni pot; surely, this will satisfy me for many years, I won't need more for a while.

I remain of the view that it will satisfy me for many years, but the teapot acquisition bug has bitten me and it won't let go.

In fact, if I recognise the little firing blemish on yours correctly, I may have actually been looking at that very one before persuading myself that my 60s version would get jealous if I got it a 70s friend...

Andrew

[Bok]

@kekstee nice pot! Welcome to the Biandeng clan, my favourite shape!

@Andrew S I think you were right to hesitate, if you have a 60s it’s no point to get a 70s.

For the occasion, this LQER Fuji workshop Biandeng. This is a special one in that it is not a Hongni pot but a fully coated Neiwailinjiang. Perfect ergonomics and handling, rare that an old pot handles that well.

[Andrew S]

@Bok: I was contemplating something for making espresso style yancha in the office, but perhaps there's no need for that at the moment, with the way our corona bug cases are going down here...

Am I correct in assuming that the gently upward-curving spout was a characteristic of Fu Ji pots?

Andrew

[Bok]

Am I correct in assuming that the gently upward-curving spout was a characteristic of Fu Ji pots?

Yes, but that is only part of the story *pssst

[Chadrinkincat]

@Bok

Its a shape that spouts from F1 don’t look this beautiful

[Bok]

Bok

Its a shape that spouts from F1 don’t look this beautiful

Still got their place in my view, socialist brutalism in a small scale and classical elegance on the other. Both have their own charm.

[Chadrinkincat]

Bok

Its a shape that spouts from F1 don’t look this beautiful

Still got their place in my view, socialist brutalism in a small scale and classical elegance on the other. Both have their own charm.

*shame

I like both styles but a side by side comparison makes the flaws of F1 a little less charming. Although the difference is price makes it a bit more acceptable.

[Ethan Kurland]

.... socialist brutalism in a small scale and classical elegance on the other. Both have their own charm.

Such great description! Bravo!

[kekstee]

kekstee: welcome to the biandeng club. I had the same thought process when I got my 60s one as my first ever hongni pot; surely, this will satisfy me for many years, I won't need more for a while.

I remain of the view that it will satisfy me for many years, but the teapot acquisition bug has bitten me and it won't let go.

In fact, if I recognise the little firing blemish on yours correctly, I may have actually been looking at that very one before persuading myself that my 60s version would get jealous if I got it a 70s friend...

Hehe, yes very likely, thank you for hesitating.
It's actually my second F1 HongNi after a 60ml one. Glad one showed up, I can't quite justify getting a 60s pot but love the shape

@Bok Beautiful pot.

[Bok]

The second antique I got, it’s still one of my favourites after all this time and other pots that have passed my hands since then. Humble perfection in the proportions and a very nice clay…

[dodo]

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m also relatively new in the tea world and I’d like to understand if this 60-70ml teapot I found at home is poor quality or not. I’m pretty sure it has 20+ years, it has never been used before and I don’t have much more information as I wasn’t the one who bought it. Since I know little about good quality teapots I would be relieved knowing that I don’t need to buy some of the expensive clay ones you find online. The inside is quite rough and smells of earth and dust, having added a bit of water inside, it slightly colored the towel i used to dry it with a reddish tone. I would be very glad if someone with some expertise can tell from this description and the images below if it is a good teapot to start brewing tea.
Thanks, Edoardo

[steanze]

Hi everyone, I’m new here. I’m also relatively new in the tea world and I’d like to understand if this 60-70ml teapot I found at home is poor quality or not. I’m pretty sure it has 20+ years, it has never been used before and I don’t have much more information as I wasn’t the one who bought it. Since I know little about good quality teapots I would be relieved knowing that I don’t need to buy some of the expensive clay ones you find online. The inside is quite rough and smells of earth and dust, having added a bit of water inside, it slightly colored the towel i used to dry it with a reddish tone. I would be very glad if someone with some expertise can tell from this description and the images below if it is a good teapot to start brewing tea.
Thanks, Edoardo

Hi Edoardo,

First of all, welcome to the forum! Second, I am afraid this teapot is not good quality. However, I would still not recommend to buy one of the expensive ones you find online. If you are new in the tea world, I strongly recommend starting with a thin porcelain gaiwan. It is not expensive, and it is very flexible, you can get very good results with most teas. I still use a porcelain gaiwan often even after many years of tea drinking.

Teapots are a bit of a difficult subject. There are many expensive clay teapots online that are not good quality. If you really want to buy a clay teapot, I recommend first spending a few months studying yixing teapots reading this forum and other resources. Otherwise, you might spend a lot to buy a teapot that isn't good.

[dodo]

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If you really want to buy a clay teapot, I recommend first spending a few months studying yixing teapots reading this forum and other resources. Otherwise, you might spend a lot to buy a teapot that isn't good.

Yeah, I definitely need to study before, thank you very much!