To the original poster:

Exploration and a sense of timing, a sense of appropriate strength,
are fascinating aspects of brewing tea in a mindful manner. The more
you use your gaiwan, the more relaxed you'll become with using it, and
the more naturally the answers to your questions will be answered by
your own experience. It's a comforting thought, no? "Your ears thirst
for the sound of your heart's knowledge."


To Dominic:

I enjoy the flexibility of gaiwan brewing, but surely nothing can
compare to the use of a yixing zisha hu paired specifically with the
type of tea you have selected. If gaiwans are the badge of "street
cred", then I am happy to be extremely uncool in this regard.


Toodlepip,

Hobbes