Do many of you brew in tsetsubin pots? I have several and thought about collecting them for a while. However, I've found them to be more of a novelty for me. I think this kind of cast iron pot brews too hot; and I'm tired of burning my fingers while handling the cover. I've ordered a glazed zisha guywan to start and hope to develop my appreciation for green and oolong teas. What are your feelings on this type of pot?
Renee
Well they're neat looking but just seem impractical.
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[Michael] Our local little Japanese tea and light meal shop, sadly closed now, used them, and I associated them with the relaxation and quiet of their shop. Bought one, but nearly never use it.[SNIP]
I own a small (12oz) black tetsubin, and I use it quite regularly at home. I have found that it makes almost exactly one mug's worth of tea, and I can leave the tea leaves for later steeps. I simply use a thin potholder to hold down the lid with my left hand while I pour. I don't burn myself (well, not that often :) ) The only problem I have is that the rim of the pot and the rim of the mesh basket need to be cleaned _very_ thoroughly and everything _must_ be completely dry before being put away - this is iron after all...
Other than that, I really like my tetsubin. Joshua C. Sasmor
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