Eric Jorgensen > writes:

> On 17 Feb 2005 08:10:13 -0800
> "Koza" > wrote:
>
> > Hi all. I am new to the group and I have a question to ask. Recently, I
> > was in Beijing and went to BeiDa (Beijing University) and walked aroun
> > on campus. I ducked into a chinese language class and found the
> > professor had an interesting item. She had what looked like a glass tea
> > brewer. It was a slender glass containter (taller and wider than a coke
> > can) loose tea floating in it. The lid was plastic and flat and had a
> > sort of a loop handle to it. I found that it was a common thing with
> > students but didnt think to ask about it or try to purchase one until
> > now. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Anyone know the name of
> > this item or where on the internet I can purchase this? thanks.
>
> Something like this?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3957801690
>
> That particular item was discussed here recently, the review seems to be
> that it's a good piece of gear.

Maybe it is good, but it isn't glass. There are double-walled glass
vessels like this:

http://www.chinachaomin.com/

I don't know of a handy retail website for these, but I bought mine in
New York's Chinatown.

/Lew
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