Hello All:

I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!

--------------
Kevin
http://www.theperfectsky.com
Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

Kevin Pfeifle > wrote in message >. ..
> Hello All:
>
> I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
> individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
> get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
> Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
> Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
> it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
>
> --------------
> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

I just recently got a 2 cup Chatsford and am extremely pleased with
it. I've got the reddish brown Rockingham glazed pot which is very
attractive, doesn't drip at the spout, and the filter basket doesn't
materially impede the expansion of the leaf. You're correct about the
yixing pots. Most places that you can buy the pots also have very
fine mesh filters to use with them.

Cheers,

Cameron

Hi Kevin:

Cameron seems to have answered your question.
I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
here.

>Subject: Newbie Teapot Question
>From: (Cameron Lewis)
>Date: 4/5/2004 2:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Kevin Pfeifle > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello All:
>>
>> I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
>> individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
>> get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
>> Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
>> Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
>> it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
>>
>> --------------
>> Kevin
>> http://www.theperfectsky.com
>> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com
>
>I just recently got a 2 cup Chatsford and am extremely pleased with
>it. I've got the reddish brown Rockingham glazed pot which is very
>attractive, doesn't drip at the spout, and the filter basket doesn't
>materially impede the expansion of the leaf. You're correct about the
>yixing pots. Most places that you can buy the pots also have very
>fine mesh filters to use with them.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Cameron
>
>
>
>
>
>


--Tom
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On 05 Apr 2004 19:50:29 GMT, rown (Tom) wrote:

>Hi Kevin:
>
>Cameron seems to have answered your question.
>I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
>here.

Hi Tom:

Yes, my interest in ASP led me in this direction...time to stop using
the store bought tea bags and really start experiencing the tea...same
thing thats driving me to purchase more expensive pipes <G>

Hi Cameron:

Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the two cup (just me that
drinks it) Chatsford first chance I get for my black tea use. At some
point it might be nice to have a Yixing, I really like the looks of
some of them.
--------------
Kevin
http://www.theperfectsky.com
Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

"Kevin Pfeifle" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All:
>
> I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
> individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
> get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
> Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
> Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
> it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
>
> --------------
> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

IMHO if you're looking for a good general use teapot you can't go wrong with
a Chatsford. I've had two of their teapots (six and ten cupper) for several
years and I'm very satisfied with them.

If a two (six ounce) cup capacity pot will suit your needs then go for it.
You might find the four cupper more versatile.

---Stash

SPAM FILTER:
You'd have to be out of YourMind to send me email.

Kevin 4/5/04


> On 05 Apr 2004 19:50:29 GMT, rown (Tom) wrote:
>
>> Hi Kevin:
>>
>> Cameron seems to have answered your question.
>> I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
>> here.
>
> Hi Tom:
>
> Yes, my interest in ASP led me in this direction...time to stop using
> the store bought tea bags and really start experiencing the tea...same
> thing thats driving me to purchase more expensive pipes <G>
>
> Hi Cameron:
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the two cup (just me that
> drinks it) Chatsford first chance I get for my black tea use. At some
> point it might be nice to have a Yixing, I really like the looks of
> some of them.


Kevin,

Let me add my voice to the Chatsford chorus. Mine serves well. I like the
little indentation at the lip that makes handling so easy. Now, on to
Yixings per your previous post.

Answer: No need for filter.

You can get one for anywhere between around $10.00 and thousands. Go with a
cheap one first off. In a nutshell, you fill your little "gungfu" pot (2-5
ounces ) -- it's made of clay mined in Yixing, presumably -- about 1/3 full
of dry leaf. Pour hot water over it, wait no more than 10 seconds, and pour
into another vessel of approximately equal size. No need to filter becaue
the pot will probably have some kind of filtering thing in the clay itself
and because the tea leaves best used for this -- usually Oolong -- should be
big enough to stay put. Pour from the second vessel to your little gungfu
cup. That's it. I've simplified. I've also run on.

There are many sites that explain the process in some detail with pictures
and even film clips. Imperial Tea Court has one.

Sorry for length.

I guess I should ask whether you had the little pot method (gungfu) in mind
when you asked your question.

Michael

Hi All:

Thanks for all the advise, I'm going to purchase the Chatsford today,
and probably get another 5 sampler packs <G>, I'm having fun.
--------------
Kevin
http://www.theperfectsky.com
Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

Kevin 4/6/04


> Hi All:
>
> Thanks for all the advise, I'm going to purchase the Chatsford today,
> and probably get another 5 sampler packs <G>, I'm having fun.
> --------------
> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

Hey, what more can one ask. BTW, I'm spending a few weeks in Ecuador this
summer where the bird species concentration is hard to beat. Now, that's
gonna be fun. Started with Peterson's when I was around 12: pipes and
guides, albeit different guys (I think).

Michael

Kevin Pfeifle > wrote in message >. ..
> On 05 Apr 2004 19:50:29 GMT, rown (Tom) wrote:
>
> >Hi Kevin:
> >
> >Cameron seems to have answered your question.
> >I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
> >here.
>
> Hi Tom:
>
> Yes, my interest in ASP led me in this direction...time to stop using
> the store bought tea bags and really start experiencing the tea...same
> thing thats driving me to purchase more expensive pipes <G>
>
> Hi Cameron:
>
> Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the two cup (just me that
> drinks it) Chatsford first chance I get for my black tea use. At some
> point it might be nice to have a Yixing, I really like the looks of
> some of them.
> --------------
> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com

I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
There seems to be a conception that tobacco use (regardless of what
form it takes) will ruin the sense of taste and smell and yet, if
anything, I notice that mine are sharpened after a pipe or cigar.
I've just finished a bowl of Haddo's in a Savinelli sea coral (an
excellent ebay find at $12) and have started in on a pot of Meng Ku
puer from Michael Ryan.

The Meng Ku 2003 vintage is a surprisingly good tea considering its
youth. Light and subtle on the palate with a fruity-floral aftertaste
and a touch of Yunnan spice. Like a good golden virginia with a touch
of perique.

I wish you the best of luck in your adventures with tea.

Cameron

I find that some teas go really well with a good Cuban cigar, but find
that a pipe tends to occupy my attention and not encourage drinking.
As for the tobacco, cigarette smoke with all the chemicals, tends to do
much more damage to the taste buds whereas cigar and pipe tobacco
stimulates saliva production and enhances complementary flavors.

As to ruining the palate, there are two myths about smoking that annoys
me, that second hand smoke is harmful, it is not, and that strong
smoking ruins your taste buds. I would agree if is was 2 packs of coffin
nails per day, but the odd cigar or pipe.

I write about food and drink for part of my living and for fun, so my
taste buds are important to me.

BTW Cameron, you should visit the good folks at alt.smokers.cigars.

JJ

Cameron Luis wrote:
>
> Kevin Pfeifle > wrote in message >. ..
> > On 05 Apr 2004 19:50:29 GMT, rown (Tom) wrote:
> >
> > >Hi Kevin:
> > >
> > >Cameron seems to have answered your question.
> > >I just wanted to say how nice it is to see another piper (and ASPer) posting
> > >here.
> >
> > Hi Tom:
> >
> > Yes, my interest in ASP led me in this direction...time to stop using
> > the store bought tea bags and really start experiencing the tea...same
> > thing thats driving me to purchase more expensive pipes <G>
> >
> > Hi Cameron:
> >
> > Thanks for the info. I'll probably go with the two cup (just me that
> > drinks it) Chatsford first chance I get for my black tea use. At some
> > point it might be nice to have a Yixing, I really like the looks of
> > some of them.
> > --------------
> > Kevin
> > http://www.theperfectsky.com
> > Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com
>
> I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
> There seems to be a conception that tobacco use (regardless of what
> form it takes) will ruin the sense of taste and smell and yet, if
> anything, I notice that mine are sharpened after a pipe or cigar.
> I've just finished a bowl of Haddo's in a Savinelli sea coral (an
> excellent ebay find at $12) and have started in on a pot of Meng Ku
> puer from Michael Ryan.
>
> The Meng Ku 2003 vintage is a surprisingly good tea considering its
> youth. Light and subtle on the palate with a fruity-floral aftertaste
> and a touch of Yunnan spice. Like a good golden virginia with a touch
> of perique.
>
> I wish you the best of luck in your adventures with tea.
>
> Cameron

Jeremy > writes:

> [...]
>
> As to ruining the palate, there are two myths about smoking that annoys
> me, that second hand smoke is harmful, it is not, [...]

See

http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993557

for a particularly pungent item supporting the scientific orthodoxy
you call myth, or, if you really want to wallow in data, go look for
abstracts on

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/

/Lew
---
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http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

On 8 Apr 2004 10:40:16 -0700, (Cameron Lewis)
wrote:

>I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.

Well I'm hanging around. The range of pipe tobaccos is actually a
lot like the range of teas. Cigars are more akin to coffee, I
think.

Ian
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On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 at 19:15 GMT, > wrote:

> I find that some teas go really well with a good Cuban cigar, but find
> that a pipe tends to occupy my attention and not encourage drinking.

I like Honduran cigars and coffee.

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my first teapot was a brown betty-
in addition, as a newbie, i purchased a thermometer and little strainer
with handle-
my second purchase was a jenaer teapot and teacup which are my favorites-
i sometimes use t-sacs or finum tee filters which have gussettedbottom.
at this time in my tea adventure i have a little teapot collection including
yixings and porcelains-
joanne

"Kevin Pfeifle" > wrote in message
...
> Hello All:
>
> I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
> individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
> get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
> Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
> Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
> it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
>
> --------------
> Kevin
> http://www.theperfectsky.com
> Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com


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That is sloppy science at best and the math is abysmal.

The World Health Organization study found a non assignable link between
low levels of smoke exposure and a decrease in in lung cancer, it
apparently stimulates the immune system.
The oft quoted EPA study that the anti smoking nazis are propounding,
was seriously flawed to the point where they made up numbers and lied to
get the results the administration was looking for, but I do not expect
you to believe that. You can look it up for yourself, or email me
directly as this is off topic, and a protracted argument over the
benefits and racial profiles of response to second hand smoke has no
place on this group.

Jeremy the last part of the email address should only have 3 zeros to
reply.

Luis Perinea wrote:
>
> Jeremy > writes:
>
> > [...]
> >
> > As to ruining the palate, there are two myths about smoking that annoys
> > me, that second hand smoke is harmful, it is not, [...]
>
> See
>
> http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993557
>
> for a particularly pungent item supporting the scientific orthodoxy
> you call myth, or, if you really want to wallow in data, go look for
> abstracts on
>
> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/
>
> /Lew
> ---
> Lew Perin /
> http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

Jeremy > wrote in message >...
> I find that some teas go really well with a good Cuban cigar, but find
> that a pipe tends to occupy my attention and not encourage drinking.
> As for the tobacco, cigarette smoke with all the chemicals, tends to do
> much more damage to the taste buds whereas cigar and pipe tobacco
> stimulates saliva production and enhances complementary flavors.
>
> As to ruining the palate, there are two myths about smoking that annoys
> me, that second hand smoke is harmful, it is not, and that strong
> smoking ruins your taste buds. I would agree if is was 2 packs of coffin
> nails per day, but the odd cigar or pipe.
>
> I write about food and drink for part of my living and for fun, so my
> taste buds are important to me.
>
> BTW Cameron, you should visit the good folks at alt.smokers.cigars.
>
> JJ
>
*snip*
> > I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
> > There seems to be a conception that tobacco use (regardless of what
> > form it takes) will ruin the sense of taste and smell and yet, if
> > anything, I notice that mine are sharpened after a pipe or cigar.
> > I've just finished a bowl of Haddo's in a Savinelli sea coral (an
> > excellent ebay find at $12) and have started in on a pot of Meng Ku
> > puer from Michael Ryan.
> >
> > The Meng Ku 2003 vintage is a surprisingly good tea considering its
> > youth. Light and subtle on the palate with a fruity-floral aftertaste
> > and a touch of Yunnan spice. Like a good golden virginia with a touch
> > of perique.
> >
> > I wish you the best of luck in your adventures with tea.
> >
> > Cameron

I actually don't tend to drink tea and smoke simultaneously, though
sometimes a good yunnan is the perfect thing with a latakia-heavy
blend, I do tend to have tea, a good singlemalt, or some aged rum
afterwards. The first drink after a cigar or pipe seems really
intense in flavour for some reason.

I am actually inclined to think that anything more frequent than
occaisonal smoking is liable to cause, or exacerbate, long term
problems like cancer. I really doubt that relatively infrequent
exposure to tobacco (a few pipes or cigars a week) is liable to cross
the harm threshold though.

I think I will check out A.S.C. I've recently gotten quite interested
in cigars, but being Canadian, as well as a cash strapped young
entrepreneur, is making that difficult. I do have a box of habana
Bolivar Belicosos Finos aging in a small humidor though they seem to
require some more age to mellow out.

The quantity of crossover in these groups gives me hope that a new
class of epicures is surfacing. It's too bad that my government seems
determined to quash my enjoyment with sin taxes at every turn. At
least tea is still PC.

Cameron

Ian 4/8/04


> On 8 Apr 2004 10:40:16 -0700, (Cameron Lewis)
> wrote:
>
>> I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
>
> Well I'm hanging around. The range of pipe tobaccos is actually a
> lot like the range of teas. Cigars are more akin to coffee, I
> think.
>
> Ian


Oh, Ian, my poor lad. Little do you know. Cigar tobaccos are God's gifts to
the universe, so wonderful and diverse are they. I'm sure God would put
nothing on this earth to harm me. Have you any idea what craft, art, and
gathered tobaccos go into a really good Partagas from Dominican Republic?
Ever smoke a Romeo and Julieta from Cuba. We're talking heaven here.

As for the myth of tobacco smoking ruining taste, I don't give a rat's ass
what the scientists say, but....I perceive that smoking hurts my tea taste
buds, and so alas, I've given up smoking. (Green pu-erh is a more than
adequate substitute.)

Not to mention the beautiful wood grain of a pipe in the hand.

Wish I could explain it all in more detail, but I'm brewing tea.

Later.

Michael

Tea of the moment: Wagman's Gunpowder Green
Music of the moment: John Coltrane
Cigar of fondest memory: Partagas No. 2

I like to drink teas while smoking tobaccos that goes well with them. Some of
my current favs:

Oolong with MCC 5100.
Grouse-moor with dragon phoenix pearls.
Puerh with non latakia oriental blends such as MCC Arcadia or Fox Campanile.

>Subject: Newbie Teapot Question
>From: (Cameron Lewis)
>Date: 4/9/2004 12:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
>Message-id: >
>
>Jeremy > wrote in message
>...
>> I find that some teas go really well with a good Cuban cigar, but find
>> that a pipe tends to occupy my attention and not encourage drinking.
>> As for the tobacco, cigarette smoke with all the chemicals, tends to do
>> much more damage to the taste buds whereas cigar and pipe tobacco
>> stimulates saliva production and enhances complementary flavors.
>>
>> As to ruining the palate, there are two myths about smoking that annoys
>> me, that second hand smoke is harmful, it is not, and that strong
>> smoking ruins your taste buds. I would agree if is was 2 packs of coffin
>> nails per day, but the odd cigar or pipe.
>>
>> I write about food and drink for part of my living and for fun, so my
>> taste buds are important to me.
>>
>> BTW Cameron, you should visit the good folks at alt.smokers.cigars.
>>
>> JJ
>>
>*snip*
>> > I wonder how many other r.f.d.t. people are pipemen/women as well.
>> > There seems to be a conception that tobacco use (regardless of what
>> > form it takes) will ruin the sense of taste and smell and yet, if
>> > anything, I notice that mine are sharpened after a pipe or cigar.
>> > I've just finished a bowl of Haddo's in a Savinelli sea coral (an
>> > excellent ebay find at $12) and have started in on a pot of Meng Ku
>> > puer from Michael Ryan.
>> >
>> > The Meng Ku 2003 vintage is a surprisingly good tea considering its
>> > youth. Light and subtle on the palate with a fruity-floral aftertaste
>> > and a touch of Yunnan spice. Like a good golden virginia with a touch
>> > of perique.
>> >
>> > I wish you the best of luck in your adventures with tea.
>> >
>> > Cameron
>
>I actually don't tend to drink tea and smoke simultaneously, though
>sometimes a good yunnan is the perfect thing with a latakia-heavy
>blend, I do tend to have tea, a good singlemalt, or some aged rum
>afterwards. The first drink after a cigar or pipe seems really
>intense in flavour for some reason.
>
>I am actually inclined to think that anything more frequent than
>occaisonal smoking is liable to cause, or exacerbate, long term
>problems like cancer. I really doubt that relatively infrequent
>exposure to tobacco (a few pipes or cigars a week) is liable to cross
>the harm threshold though.
>
>I think I will check out A.S.C. I've recently gotten quite interested
>in cigars, but being Canadian, as well as a cash strapped young
>entrepreneur, is making that difficult. I do have a box of habana
>Bolivar Belicosos Finos aging in a small humidor though they seem to
>require some more age to mellow out.
>
>The quantity of crossover in these groups gives me hope that a new
>class of epicures is surfacing. It's too bad that my government seems
>determined to quash my enjoyment with sin taxes at every turn. At
>least tea is still PC.
>
>Cameron
>
>
>
>
>
>


--Tom
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""\o~
------------------------------------
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Terrance

Jeremy > writes:

> [...Second-hand smoke may even be good for you...]
>
> You can look it up for yourself, or email me directly as this is off
> topic, and a protracted argument over the benefits and racial
> profiles of response to second hand smoke has no place on this
> group.

We've found a point of agreement: the topic belongs elsewhere.

/Lew
---
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http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the stores
where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking of
specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them a
bit.

Richard

--

"Joanne Rosen" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> my first teapot was a brown betty-
> in addition, as a newbie, i purchased a thermometer and little strainer
> with handle-
> my second purchase was a jenaer teapot and teacup which are my favorites-
> i sometimes use t-sacs or finum tee filters which have gussettedbottom.
> at this time in my tea adventure i have a little teapot collection
including
> yixings and porcelains-
> joanne
>
> "Kevin Pfeifle" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hello All:
> >
> > I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
> > individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
> > get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
> > Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
> > Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
> > it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
> >
> > --------------
> > Kevin
> > http://www.theperfectsky.com
> > Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com
>
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I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the stores
where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking of
specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them a
bit.

Richard

--

"Joanne Rosen" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> my first teapot was a brown betty-
> in addition, as a newbie, i purchased a thermometer and little strainer
> with handle-
> my second purchase was a jenaer teapot and teacup which are my favorites-
> i sometimes use t-sacs or finum tee filters which have gussettedbottom.
> at this time in my tea adventure i have a little teapot collection
including
> yixings and porcelains-
> joanne
>
> "Kevin Pfeifle" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hello All:
> >
> > I started my voyage into loose tea with a black tea sampler and
> > individual filters from upton. When I order more tea, I would like to
> > get a "real" teapot. What do you all think of the small (2-Cup)
> > Chatsford pots with the built in infuser? Also, a question about the
> > Yixing pots. I take it that the tea is added directly to the pot and
> > it is strained before pouring...is this correct? Thanks!
> >
> > --------------
> > Kevin
> > http://www.theperfectsky.com
> > Email: kpfeifle AT kligerweiss DOT com
>
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A good teapot is whereever you find it such that almost anyone will
do. I think the discussions here are 'this and that' just
peculiarities more than functionality. A good source is the
kitchenwares of upscale department stores. Surprising ethnic stores
are good for cups but not pots. There is nothing wrong with boiling
water in a sauce pan, adding tea, and straining for an all-in-one
solution. My everyday teapot for the past year is the stainless steel
found in Chinese restaurants. It takes a beating. There is a
tendency to overtip and dump hot leaves on the hand when using a
strainer. I may take one of my french presses and have the local
retired British engineer do his special modification. I could never
afford a Chatford or Bodum. Just start somewhere because the biggest
gotcha in teapots is the capacity and more often than not missing
infuser. A neat solution for the big pots with missing infusers is
the tea sock. Don't worry about the best just your personal
preference and taste for what makes a good cuppa.

Jim

"Richard Clapp Earthlink" > wrote in message link.net>...
> I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the stores
> where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking of
> specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
> store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
> product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them a
> bit.
>
> Richard

A good teapot is whereever you find it such that almost anyone will
do. I think the discussions here are 'this and that' just
peculiarities more than functionality. A good source is the
kitchenwares of upscale department stores. Surprising ethnic stores
are good for cups but not pots. There is nothing wrong with boiling
water in a sauce pan, adding tea, and straining for an all-in-one
solution. My everyday teapot for the past year is the stainless steel
found in Chinese restaurants. It takes a beating. There is a
tendency to overtip and dump hot leaves on the hand when using a
strainer. I may take one of my french presses and have the local
retired British engineer do his special modification. I could never
afford a Chatford or Bodum. Just start somewhere because the biggest
gotcha in teapots is the capacity and more often than not missing
infuser. A neat solution for the big pots with missing infusers is
the tea sock. Don't worry about the best just your personal
preference and taste for what makes a good cuppa.

Jim

"Richard Clapp Earthlink" > wrote in message link.net>...
> I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the stores
> where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking of
> specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
> store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
> product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them a
> bit.
>
> Richard

"Richard Clapp Earthlink" > wrote in message

> I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the
stores
> where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking
of
> specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
> store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
> product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them
a
> bit.

If you're willing to come to Japan to buy your teapots, I can tell you where
are my favourite shops/markets. What you ask would be easy if we were all in
the same area. Maybe you can indicate in what city you live, so if someone
lives in the same place, he/she can tell you where to go.

In the past, there have been a number of threads about different sorts of
teapots on this NG. Good advice were given to evaluate yourself the quality
of a given pot (as even in one store, 2 similarly looking pots can be
inequal)and its specific usage. You should browse the archive before going
to shop or ask specific questions.

Kuri

"Richard Clapp Earthlink" > wrote in message

> I'd like to make a suggestion. Would people please add links to the
stores
> where they purchased their various pots into their replies when speaking
of
> specifics. One mans's teapot may have the same name as another, but the
> store may be a bit more reputable than another and have a higher grade
> product. If a newbie sees a consensus of where to buy, it may help them
a
> bit.

If you're willing to come to Japan to buy your teapots, I can tell you where
are my favourite shops/markets. What you ask would be easy if we were all in
the same area. Maybe you can indicate in what city you live, so if someone
lives in the same place, he/she can tell you where to go.

In the past, there have been a number of threads about different sorts of
teapots on this NG. Good advice were given to evaluate yourself the quality
of a given pot (as even in one store, 2 similarly looking pots can be
inequal)and its specific usage. You should browse the archive before going
to shop or ask specific questions.

Kuri

I have purchased my teapots from a variety of places and websites-
www.sensationalteas.com
www.allteapots.com
www.jenaer.com
www.specialteas.com
www.sandv.com
www.shanshuiteas.com
www.funalliance.com

plus ebay
Joanne

I have purchased my teapots from a variety of places and websites-
www.sensationalteas.com
www.allteapots.com
www.jenaer.com
www.specialteas.com
www.sandv.com
www.shanshuiteas.com
www.funalliance.com

plus ebay
Joanne