Where do you guys suggest picking up a good quality, small, plain yixing? I've got some really nice beauties at home - but i'm looking for a setup to take to the office.
I'm going to order one from YS the next time I place an order - all the ones I can get locally are either of doubtful quality or cost $50.
Here are the ones I'm thinking of:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-teapot-150ml-Zi-Ni-Clay-Big-Mouth_W0QQitemZ350045673233QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-teapot-100ml-Brews-Pu-erh-tea-Low-Ride-Y_W0QQitemZ350016181179QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Round-Xi-Shi-Hei-Ni-Black-Clay-150ml-Yixing-teapot_W0QQitemZ350068409761QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Any thoughts?
I'm going to order one from YS the next time I place an order - all the ones I can get locally are either of doubtful quality or cost $50.
Here are the ones I'm thinking of:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-teapot-150ml-Zi-Ni-Clay-Big-Mouth_W0QQitemZ350045673233QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yixing-teapot-100ml-Brews-Pu-erh-tea-Low-Ride-Y_W0QQitemZ350016181179QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Round-Xi-Shi-Hei-Ni-Black-Clay-150ml-Yixing-teapot_W0QQitemZ350068409761QQihZ022QQcategoryZ1238QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Any thoughts?
The second is orgasmic, the third is pretty. The first is hideous! (All just subjective, of course.)
They're all basic quality, of course, but that's what you're paying for - wisely done!
Toodlepip,
Hobbes
I actually own the middle one. I used it once and it has sat on my shelf ever since. I wouldn't bother. Lousy fit, lousy pour.
And the answer is ... ??I got a cheapie from puerhshop. I'll be sure to report back on my findings.
And the answer is ... ??