Since I was on the topic of colours of teapots
The top right is yesterday’s pot. The bottom right is my dancong pot. I think you can see why I say it’s the closest, but still not purple…
Enjoy 🙂
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8 responses so far ↓
salserito // April 19, 2008 at 11:52 am |
Is there a reason why some of the pots have high domed lids and others less so or no dome? Does it have something to do with the brewing results?
MarshalN // April 19, 2008 at 12:30 pm |
@salserito –
I think it is mostly an aesthetic thing, although I’m sure it has some effect on tea making. What, exactly, I’m not so sure.
salserito // April 19, 2008 at 1:49 pm |
@MarshalN – Well it is indeed an attractive look. Also, I remember you mentioning a long time ago that you had developed some skill at re-wrapping bings. It may be impossible to guide others toward that skill without a live demo, but if there are some pointers you can give, I for one am all ears.
mulcahyfeldman // April 19, 2008 at 6:50 pm |
Gorgeous, beautiful. I’m jealous of your collection. What’s the history of the little yellow pot at the bottom left? What do you brew within it? Is that a Zoji lurking behind? Primary colours — an inspired headline. Eileen
Globaldelic // April 19, 2008 at 6:51 pm |
what do you think are the advantages/disadvantages of using such small tea pots?
Wesli // April 19, 2008 at 8:47 pm |
In order to save MarshalN’s time for writing…
1)Nahhhh, that’s not a Zoji.
2)Small pots are desired because with teas like puerh an oolong, you drink 7-14 steeps. If you have a small enough pot, you can enjoy that all in a single session. However, if you use a big pot to drink that many steeps, you’ll die. The disadvantages are that people give you funny looks, and that you don’t get to sit back with a mug full of tea.
MarshalN, I, like Salsero, would love to get some pointer from you on re-wrapping cakes. I have a technique that works, but leaves the wrapper ugly. Anything will help, thanks!
MarshalN // April 20, 2008 at 12:22 am |
Wesli is right, it’s not a Zoji. That’s a Braun kettle that I use for normal day to day stuff. For making tea I no longer use it.
Small pots is the only way to make tea if you’re drinking by yourself 🙂
The yellow pot is just for fun — I don’t use it. It’s a bit too small (probably around 20-30ml in size).
Primary colours I stole from The Economist 🙂
MANDARINstea // April 20, 2008 at 11:21 am |
the 2nd left at the back is really getting seasoned. Shining like precious jade! Great pick Mr. M. You have a before-after shot?Thanks-Tok