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trent
Uh, Can I Add Sugar?
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Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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 Posted: Jun 06, 2008 5:17 am Post subject: How Teaware Influences Taste/Charachter |
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My tokoname teapot from artistic nippon arrived today, and I was pleased to notice it influencing change in the character of my tea.
1. The tea's taste lingers in the back of my throat long after I swallow.
2. Bitterness and Astringency are reduced.
3. The tea feels "smoother" and more voluminous.
Has anyone else noticed these (or any other) differences when brewing in a tokoname vs another kind of pot? |
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sleepyredmoo
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| Posted: Jun 06, 2008 7:17 am Post subject: |
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| i have noticed differences in various tepots, but i think it would most likely be the material of the teapot |
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britt
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Joined: 22 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Jun 06, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: How Teaware Influences Taste/Charachter |
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| trent wrote: | My tokoname teapot from artistic nippon arrived today, and I was pleased to notice it influencing change in the character of my tea.
1. The tea's taste lingers in the back of my throat long after I swallow.
2. Bitterness and Astringency are reduced.
3. The tea feels "smoother" and more voluminous.
Has anyone else noticed these (or any other) differences when brewing in a tokoname vs another kind of pot? |
I have not only noticed a difference between kyuusu from Tokaname versus others, but between the Tokaname made by different craftsman as well. I have consistently noticed a significant improvement in the taste of tea when brewed in kyuusu by Hokojo compared to those made by many others names in Tokaname. I have noticed that the Hokujo kyuusu tend to be thin and light, and there appears to be a lot of iron in the clay. Hokujo seems to be an expert on his craft as well as tea. Buying a pot from an artist who doesn't drink tea can result in a very nice looking pot that isn't functional or practical, or actually brews tea poorly. Purchasing a pot from an artist who is also an expert craftsman and has a strong knowledge of and experience with tea can make a noticeable improvement in our tea-drinking experience. |
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