tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post8491846665934079080..comments2019-04-10T15:17:11.249-07:00Comments on <br>Something Smuggled In: Hot or not?Elliot Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558753615945429022noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-59874559378475702292010-04-26T15:15:41.835-07:002010-04-26T15:15:41.835-07:00I'm sorry, but I do not like the shape of the ...I'm sorry, but I do not like the shape of the pot. Looks confused, new, traditional all in one pot. Too much for one pot to handle.<br /><br />But I hope it brews great tasty tea. That's the primary role for a teapot, isn't it?<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />MatejMatejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00145611882005463792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-79133468617312249002010-02-26T23:13:05.101-08:002010-02-26T23:13:05.101-08:00I like how you're able to connect all everybod...I like how you're able to connect all everybody's comments together somehow. I think that there are definitely more tea drinkers/collectors out there than I thought, but they probably stay quiet both in the tea blogosphere and online tea community.<br /><br />by the way, if you decide to order some of those 90s Big Leaf cakes from Skip4Tea, let me know. I might be interested in ordering some.Maitre_Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949659223396025930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-21090832182087773692010-02-25T21:45:26.788-08:002010-02-25T21:45:26.788-08:00I'm flattered--this post has encouraged a few ...I'm flattered--this post has encouraged a few new commentators. Thanks for your feedback everyone.<br /><br />David--I was mostly inspired by my non-tea friends' divided reactions to the pot's shape, so I thought I'd get a good sampling from the online tea folks to fuel the debate. If I label the teapot as beautiful, I might be suppressing the feedback of those who disagree.<br /><br />Which brings me to TokyoB--No offense taken, considering the pot's odd shape. It's actually a bit of a relief to not feel like I've snatched a pot away from another potential loving owner for once. <br /><br />Which brings me to Maitre_Tea...for once, I claim innocence! Teapot yes, hong ni no, so take a guess...The 14-hole spout and pigeon beak spout are certainly different, but that pot's overall appearance didn't do it for me. Also, for some reason I think full sunlight makes for good zhuni photos but not for hong ni like this--I'll bet this pot looks better in less bright daylight, or at least with a bit of patina. Now the question is, who is your secret adversary?!?Zero the Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514904802153982067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-59785693571509876542010-02-25T20:30:55.012-08:002010-02-25T20:30:55.012-08:00"...two tea packages arrived, one from Hou De..."...two tea packages arrived, one from Hou De..."<br /><br />wait, if this is another pot we're talking about, are you the mysterious fellow who snatched up that Hong Ni pot even before I had time to even consider it?<br /><br />you've foiled me once again, Zero<br /><br />*shakes fist*<br /><br />seriously though, I'm glad you got it...I seriously don't have the budget or actual *need* for it nowMaitre_Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949659223396025930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-58690337196303140642010-02-25T18:02:37.279-08:002010-02-25T18:02:37.279-08:00Uhhhh....well....sorry Zero. I have to admit this ...Uhhhh....well....sorry Zero. I have to admit this is the first of your pots that I can't claim much desire for. I will say it is unique but not quite my taste.<br />TokyoBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-18498836950647379422010-02-25T13:52:22.857-08:002010-02-25T13:52:22.857-08:00I live in South Florida. I am familiar with bamboo...I live in South Florida. I am familiar with bamboo. I think the craftsman captured the essence of the subject. Water it frequently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-34558157575287962552010-02-25T10:18:10.750-08:002010-02-25T10:18:10.750-08:00I have to admit I did laugh a lot when reading you...I have to admit I did laugh a lot when reading your girlfriend's comment.<br /><br />I won't answer your question but ask you why you did feel the urge to ask if people think if it's hot or not, and not present it as your new *beautiful* teapot.<br /><br />The first shrink who will be specializing in "teaware addicts" will be rich...<br /><br />++Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365378347454497408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-67653718716062449912010-02-24T21:54:24.575-08:002010-02-24T21:54:24.575-08:00Gentlemen! Thank you for your opinions--every vot...Gentlemen! Thank you for your opinions--every vote counts! *Update* After returning home, the lady of the house upon spying the new teapot did exclaim, "Ewww, it DOES look like a shit!" OK, ALMOST every vote counts.<br /><br />Bret, I liked it enough to buy it, and now after handling it I'm prepared to say I'm happy with my purchase. Smooth pour, and the body shape is really quite ergonomic. Even though it's a static object, this pot has a real "motion" to its appearance. My only quibble is that I could do without all of the leaves and extras on the surface.<br /><br />Maitre_Tea, as I understand from SEb, this is actually a xiao pin version of the artist's original piece, which probably was a lot larger because of the new design etc.--good spot. I've stocked up on maybe 2/3 of the aged pu-erh available that interests me right now, so a few teaware purchases won't hurt (I think in the long run tea is higher on my list too). I think I'm ready to admit being a collector as well as just a user of teapots.Zero the Herohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514904802153982067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-30681915471582433352010-02-24T19:01:36.237-08:002010-02-24T19:01:36.237-08:00Really, it's only 100 ml? Simply amazing...it&...Really, it's only 100 ml? Simply amazing...it's both functional and beautiful. My "beef" with these kind of artistic pots it that they're often too large to be functional, because larger pots means larger surface area to be creative. It looks like the pot (especially the spout) is ready to "leap" off its perch...<br /><br />*must resist the call of tea-ware*<br /><br />I find myself torn between investing in tea (particularly puerh) or tea-ware. I think as of now puerh is winning, but for you it seems the opposite.<br /><br />Simply marvelous, this pot isMaitre_Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949659223396025930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575437434613789658.post-8723624666941622072010-02-24T17:28:13.709-08:002010-02-24T17:28:13.709-08:00Wow, just wow! I love the clay but as far as asthe...Wow, just wow! I love the clay but as far as asthetic's, I,m not sure. My first impression is kinda "good grief" but this could be one of those things that grows on you with time and use. I,m not sure I would buy it but what's important is what you think, what do you think of it?Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328523694226680438noreply@blogger.com