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Default On Gaiwans [was:Unassuming tea blossom pitcher]

there are several companies that have beutiful, inexpensive teaware
www.republicoftea.com
www.harney.com
www.shanshuiteas.com-by far they have the most choices of teaware and
utensils

joanne r.


Michael Plant wrote:
> 11/20/06
>
>
> >
> > Michael Plant wrote:
> >
> >> It might be known as the "jasmine cup," but I think I can say with fair
> >> certainty that Lew's still awaits its first jasmine steep. I hope said cup
> >> is not holding its glassy breath.
> >> Michael

> >
> > It seems like the one that Hobbes got and the one that Lew got are a
> > bit different in proportions -- the one Lew got has more space between
> > the rim and where the lid rests, whereas the one Hobbes got has almost
> > no space at all.
> >
> > It usually becomes pretty tempting to pour to where the lid is..... or
> > close, anyway, and once you place the lid, the water oozes up a little,
> > which means it will be right up to the rim in Hobbes' case.... and
> > making the rim extremely hot.
> >
> > Try pouring less . It might work better and not burn your fingers.

>
>
> I think that's a crucial point. For a comfortable pour, I
> believe you would need the lid to fit somewhat within
> the rim of the cup; otherwise, as you suggest, it's
> burning finger time again, and a broken lid moment.
> Gaiwan discussions around here lately have centered
> on whether the proper grasp is at the rim with index
> finger planted firmly over or in the lid knob, or alternately
> with some number of fingers and/or thumb grasping the
> base of the cup while the others control the rim and the
> lid. I go for the former, as you can probably tell.
>
> For what it's worth, Lew's everyday gaiwan is perhaps
> five or six ounces capacity, while mine is no more than
> two ounces. I find this small size efficacious on several
> fronts. First, I can use less tea, drink less of each kind
> and move through three types throughout the day without
> guilt. I find the size easy to handle. I seem to remember
> that Lew's glass gaiwan has nice thin walls, while most
> I've seen are rather thick walled and, to me, clumsy.
>
> But, in the end, I'm convinced that God's plan for us
> does not include glass gaiwans. Porcelain gaiwans are
> pure and worthy.
>
> Michael