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What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:07 am
by twta500
I found a bunch of teaware online and had it shipped to my friend in Japan, who will then in turn ship it to me. These is what I've gotten so far:
- 600ml non enameled testubin
- 300ml hasami yaki enameled kyusu (side handle type) - for hojicha
- 290ml tokoname yaki kyusu (side handle type) - for sencha/kabusecha
- 280ml tokoname yaki yuzamashi
- 180ml shigaraki yaki shiboridashi - for gyokuro/kabusecha
- 170ml shigaraki yaki teacup
- 190ml tokoname yaki shiboridashi - bought on accident...
- 100ml banko yaki shiboridashi - for gyokuro
- 80ml shigaraki yaki teacup
- 280ml tokoname yaki shudei teacup - It was an "outlet" item but only 200 yen so I figured why not....
Is this more than enough to start getting into green tea or are there any critical teaware I missed?
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:18 am
by Darbotek
That is more than enough! Heck of a starter kit you got there.
Edit: The only thing I would add is to make sure one of the kyusu has a ball filter or sasame filter for fukamushi. Not 100% vital, but it makes brewing easier vs a direct wall filter.
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:28 am
by twta500
Darbotek wrote: āSat Apr 11, 2020 10:18 am
That is more than enough! Heck of a starter kit you got there.
Edit: The only thing I would add is to make sure one of the kyusu has a ball filter or sasame filter for fukamushi. Not 100% vital, but it makes brewing easier vs a direct wall filter.
The 290ml kyusu is a sesame filter.
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:17 pm
by Darbotek
twta500 wrote: āSat Apr 11, 2020 10:28 am
The 290ml kyusu is a sesame filter.
Iād say you are all set then. Enjoy your bounty when it arrives!
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:28 pm
by Victoria
Would be nice to see images of your new collection
@twta500. Congratulations, nice haul. Agree that a nice big sesame filter is very useful for fine needles. You might need something to heat the water in your Tetsubin. I use an infrared hot plate that I can also use with ceramic kettles. Scale, thermometer, scooper, bag clips, cork coasters, fabrics, and pitcher are all everyday items that I also use. You must like gyokuro a lot since you got three shiboridashi, looking forward to seeing those.
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:02 pm
by Noonie
Victoria wrote: āSat Apr 11, 2020 12:28 pm
Would be nice to see images of your new collection twta500. Congratulations, nice haul. Agree that a nice big sesame filter is very useful for fine needles. You might need something to heat the water in your Tetsubin. I use an infrared hot plate that I can also use with ceramic kettles. Scale, thermometer, scooper, bag clips, cork coasters, fabrics, and pitcher are all everyday items that I also use. You must like gyokuro a lot since you got three shiboridashi, looking forward to seeing those.
I agree with
@Victoria, a family photo would be great
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:10 pm
by pantry
+1 for photos
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:10 pm
by Bok
The challenge will be not be overwhelmed by the choices when one is a beginner!
Re: What other teaware should I get?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:12 pm
by Noonie
Tea tins