Dave,
You may want to try Wing Hop Fung's web site -
www.asiachi.com. They
seem to be very inexpensive and the cup/strainer/lid combos in the shop
are pretty good quality and very pretty.
Shen
ZZ wrote:
> "Mike Petro" > wrote in message
> s.com...
> >
> > ZZ wrote:
> >> Currently I'm using a tea ball strainer for brewing my tea, or using a
> >> French press. I would like some opinions on the IngenuiTea Teapot that
> >> Adagio sells:
> >> http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenu...e88 d58f3972a .
> >>
> >> Is that a good option for brewing loose tea as well as Pu-erh?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dave
> >
> > I have several and I do like mine.
> > see http://www.pu-erh.net/sections.php?Choice=How_To_Brew
> > They used to be called an "Aria Teapot" but then Adagio tried to corner
> > the market on them. The non-Adagio ones are cheaper if you can find
> > one.
> >
> > I think that they are a transitional piece for most users. They make
> > brewing loose leaf tremendously easy but most drinkers will graduate to
> > more traditional teaware in time. I do think they are quite effective
> > for those who are new to loose leaf. I have several and I do like mine.
> > I think that they are a transitional piece for most users. They make
> > brewing loose leaf tremendously easy for the loose leaf newbie but most
> > drinkers will gradate to more traditional yixing or porcelain teaware
> > in time, if for no other reason than to enjoy the rich culture of
> > teaware.
> >
> > Mike
> > http://www.pu-erh.net
>
> Mike,
>
> Thank you as well. Great and informative website!
>
> Dave