Additional notes. I brewed it in a Banko-yaki Kyusu, and it mellowed it out and astringency is gone. I would rate it much higher using this particular teaware but I know some may not have it so I will leave the rating at 83.
Banko-yaki Kyusu 150ml, 4-5g, three steeps: 180°F for 1.5min, 203° F for 30 sec, 212° F for 1.5min.
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I have a banko-yaki kyusu arriving today!
Yay :D
Now I want one too!
Martin, that particular clay always seems to smooth out excess astringency in sencha… Etc. I hope you can get one :D
Omg, more tea ware that I need! You people!
This one is very lovely. Except for the $500 USD part.
What kinds did you get, Kawaii and Cameron?
This is the one that I ordered:
https://www.tezumi.com/products/japanese-kyusu-sleek-banko-yaki-ceramic-filter-teapot-200ml
Beautiful! And it is not $500. YOu’ll have to let us know how (differently?) the tea tastes when you start using it. Is it only used for green tea? Only sencha?
I generally only use my kyusu for Japanese teas, and 90% of the time it’s sencha. But I have steeped wakocha, hojicha, etc. in them before!
Hmm, you are very sophisticated, Cameron :)
Also, this tezumi is a quite a find. I’ve been ogling all the things, but seriously, a kyusu is likely not a priority for me though I do have some sencha that needs saving.
I know, they’re so dangerous! The shipping is quite high though, which keeps me from making another order.
Nice, Cameron B. :)
Evol Ving Ness I’ve had this one for many years before I got into Chinese teaware but I did just recently get an inexpensive banko houhin because apparently, we can’t have too much teaware >.< haha. https://www.yuuki-cha.com/ougi-gata-houhin-banko-teapot?search=Ougi%20Gata%20Banko%20Yaki%20Houhin%20Teapot
I have a banko-yaki kyusu arriving today!
Yay :D
Now I want one too!
Martin, that particular clay always seems to smooth out excess astringency in sencha… Etc. I hope you can get one :D
Omg, more tea ware that I need! You people!
This one is very lovely. Except for the $500 USD part.
What kinds did you get, Kawaii and Cameron?
This is the one that I ordered:
https://www.tezumi.com/products/japanese-kyusu-sleek-banko-yaki-ceramic-filter-teapot-200ml
Beautiful! And it is not $500. YOu’ll have to let us know how (differently?) the tea tastes when you start using it. Is it only used for green tea? Only sencha?
I generally only use my kyusu for Japanese teas, and 90% of the time it’s sencha. But I have steeped wakocha, hojicha, etc. in them before!
Hmm, you are very sophisticated, Cameron :)
Also, this tezumi is a quite a find. I’ve been ogling all the things, but seriously, a kyusu is likely not a priority for me though I do have some sencha that needs saving.
I know, they’re so dangerous! The shipping is quite high though, which keeps me from making another order.
Nice, Cameron B. :)
Evol Ving Ness I’ve had this one for many years before I got into Chinese teaware but I did just recently get an inexpensive banko houhin because apparently, we can’t have too much teaware >.< haha. https://www.yuuki-cha.com/ougi-gata-houhin-banko-teapot?search=Ougi%20Gata%20Banko%20Yaki%20Houhin%20Teapot