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Buying a teapot...
Hello!
I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for me, breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend me some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. All I need is: 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I mean?) 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at home, therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. (therefore probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know something) Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! Sincerely, Milo |
Buying a teapot...
On Dec 11, 3:00 pm, Milo > wrote:
> Hello! > I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for > me, breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend > me some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. > > All I need is: > 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket > but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea > can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I > mean?) > 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at > home, therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. > (therefore probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know > something) > > Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! > > Sincerely, > Milo Milo, A friend of mine asked the same thing of me recently (also wanted it to be inexpensive). After looking for a few weeks I recommended the Kokoro teapot at Den's tea. It is made for sencha (Japanese tea) so it has a fine screen lining. The tea can brew in the whole pot and it has a ceramic finish so it can be used for any type of tea. The stated capacity is 11 oz. It seems to be the right size for one normal tea/coffee mug. It is about $20. The link is http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...&cPath=275_284 At work I use something similar and use it for Japanese teas, Chinese teas, black teas, oolongs including open leaf types. I think it is the most convenient type of teapot if you plan to brew different types of tea. Let me know if you find something else interesting. TokyoB |
Buying a teapot...
On Dec 11, 3:00 pm, Milo > wrote:
> Hello! > I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for > me, breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend > me some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. > > All I need is: > 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket > but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea > can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I > mean?) > 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at > home, therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. > (therefore probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know > something) > > Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! > > Sincerely, > Milo Hi Milo. Have you considered using a gaiwan? They don't have netting, but with a little practice you'll find that almost no tea gets through into your cup. Because they are porcelain, you can use them for pretty much any kind of tea, and they clean very easily. If I were restricted to one kind of pot, that would be it. You can find them at Jing Tea Shop, Yunnan Sourcing LLC, or Hou De. Best, Alex |
Buying a teapot...
I buy most of the teapots like you are describing from Asian markets.
They range from lower quality to restaurant grade which are heavy duty and made to take some abuse and use. I have bought them anywhere from $3.50 to about $25 and they have survived as good or better than any other tea vessels I own. They aren't masterpieces though, more function than form. Also, the other suggestion for the use of a gaiwan is a great one if it fits your intended use. - Dominic Milo wrote: > Hello! > I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for > me, breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend > me some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. > > All I need is: > 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket > but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea > can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I > mean?) > 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at > home, therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. > (therefore probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know > something) > > Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! > > Sincerely, > Milo |
Buying a teapot...
On Dec 11, 3:00 pm, Milo > wrote:
> Hello! > I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for > me, breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend > me some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. > > All I need is: > 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket > but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea > can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I > mean?) > 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at > home, therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. > (therefore probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know > something) How about tall bodum glass teapots that have the basket filling in almost all of the inside volume? That way you still get the convenience of lifting leaves out of the pot. The issue with the pot you mention is that some teas need to be brewed in very short time, i.e. 1.5-2 minutes like Darjeelings or some greens. Another thing that I personally like about glass pots is that they take very little hot water to preheat. I don't have any of those pots but I have bodum tea mug which is almost the same thing except for the absence of a spout and the basket fills the whole inside space. > > Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! > > Sincerely, > Milo |
Buying a teapot...
hello Milo,
Have you seen this gadget? I am sure other tea sellers have this or a similar product. I just happened to go to Teavana and saw it there. http://www.teavana.com/Teavana+Easy+...ProductDetails hth, dp "Milo" > wrote in message ... > Hello! > I decided to buy a new teapot (well... my previous teapot decided for me, > breaking into pieces...) and I was wondering if you could recommend me > some internet shop selling teapots of high quality. > > All I need is: > 1.To have an infusing mechanism like most of Yixing teapots (not basket > but a kind of netting just near the spout, inside - in the way that tea > can brew in the whole inner space of the teapot - I hope you know what I > mean?) > 2.To be used for brewing all the types of tea. I will use it not at home, > therefore I cannot take three teapots. Just one for all. (therefore > probably yixing is not a good choice... unless I do not know something) > > Thank you for any advice, suggestions, names of shops! > > Sincerely, > Milo |
Buying a teapot...
"Milo" > wrote in message ... > pisze: > [cut]After looking for a few weeks I recommended the >> Kokoro teapot at Den's tea. It is made for sencha (Japanese tea) so >> it has a fine screen lining. The tea can brew in the whole pot and it >> has a ceramic finish so it can be used for any type of tea. The >> stated capacity is 11 oz. It seems to be the right size for one >> normal tea/coffee mug. It is about $20. The link is >> >> http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...&cPath=275_284 > > Unfortunately, they do not ship to Europe... do you know maybe who sells > something similar? I really like that teapot... > > Sincerely, > Milo > Milo, search on Ebay. There used to be a number of those type of pots on there and they were quite reasonable. -Melinda |
Buying a teapot...
On Dec 12, 12:01 pm, "darawen littlestich" >
wrote: > hello Milo, > > Have you seen this gadget? I am sure other tea sellers have this or a > similar product. I just happened to go to Teavana and saw it there. > > http://www.teavana.com/Teavana+Easy+...dp_no=4042/sho... > > hth, > > dp > I'd suggest against using anything like this. They tend to be plastic, and plastic stains after a while with tea, making it look quite nasty. The mesh thing at the bottom of these things also tend to soak up a little flavour over time. I've had tea made from this sort of infuser and they end up being flavoured with the previous infusions of whatever it was. Kinda nasty. I'd say gaiwan would be nice, but if you're looking for big-pot brewing... a small Japanese teapot should do. There should be lots of choices. MarshalN http://www.xanga.com/MarshalN |
Buying a teapot...
MarshalN pisze:
[cut] > I'd say gaiwan would be nice, but if you're looking for big-pot > brewing... a small Japanese teapot should do. There should be lots of > choices. > > MarshalN > http://www.xanga.com/MarshalN Yeah, but just a simple question: any recommended, verified for quality shop sending to Europe? I know these teapots are everywhere, that's why I am looking for some good vendor, not any ;-]. Milo |
Buying a teapot...
Milo wrote:
>> http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...&cPath=275_284 > > Unfortunately, they do not ship to Europe... do you know maybe who sells > something similar? I really like that teapot... > > Sincerely, > Milo I asked Den's Tea if they ship to Europe. Here is the reply: -Thank you for your inquiry. -Yes, we can ship our tea to UK. (? I asked about shipping to Europe) -Please let us know your order, then we will quote the shipping fee. -FYI, US10.50 up to 1lb, $15.75 up to 2lb by Global Priority Mail -(4-6days). -Look forward to hearing from you. -Sincerely, -Tomoko Suzuki -Den's Tea -Tomoko Suzuki <tomokos at denstea.com> Den's Tea has a Premium Sencha Teapot with an integral ceramic strainer: http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...&cPath=273_145 http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...ndex&cPath=273 More teapots at Den's Tea: http://www.denstea.com/index.php?mai...ndex&cPath=275 Hope This Helps Happy Holidays |
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