On Nov 14, 4:52*pm, Lewis Perin > wrote:
> "Dominic T." > writes:
> > On Nov 14, 3:29*pm, Lewis Perin > wrote:
>
> > > Can you pour one-handed without risking, uh, lid elopement?
>
> > Actually yes very easily because you basically set the cup with the
> > lid into the larger teacup (bowl) on a slant and it is matched
> > perfectly so it fits snugly (holding the lid tight) and drains
> > quickly. It is actually very simple and elegant, much easier and less
> > chance of mishap than a gaiwan so if you can pour successfully from a
> > gaiwan it is actually way easier. I did burn the hell out of my index
> > finger though on my second pour due to how heated it had become from
> > the first brewing and then slightly hotter water for the second... but
> > that was user error and I learned fast what I did wrong. Hook your
> > index finger in the little handle and your thumb holds down the lid
> > tight and you can pour just like a gaiwan, one-handed.
>
> Yes, but if I'd rather use my favorite cup for drinking, a cup that
> the brewing vessel doesn't fit snugly into, could I still do it one-handed?
>
> /Lew
> ---
> Lew Perin /

Sure, the second bit I posted there about hooking the index finger and
holding top with thumb and you can pour into anything with a much more
directed stream than from a gaiwan. The novelty may wear off
eventually but right now it seems like everything and more that I
currently enjoy about my gaiwans.

- Dominic