Comparing leaves of white and black teas from the same region in China. A typical weekend morning for me.
Tag: glass
My favorite gaiwan, purchased at Lock Cha Teahouse, Hong Kong, in 2011. The glass is just the right thickness and holds comfortably in my hand. My parents brought it to me on their recent trip to Berlin. Have a look at this gaiwan, and others, in action with tea via Flickr.
A glass of tea at Companion Coffee. I managed to capture my thumbprint. The tea was Lakyrsiew from Maghalata, India. Review coming soon.
Tea tray for the home, Berlin edition.
Drilling a new hole into the lid of a glass teapot. See the thrilling video.
Drilling a new hole in the lid of a glass teapot
A new, larger hole in this lid would improve air flow for a smoother pour. I used a Dremel tool model 4000 and the glass drilling bit number 662, with included drilling oil. Note the technique used for drilling glass: short and light compressions with breaks in between, adding a drop of oil every few times.
Pouring is now much smoother thanks to the modification.
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Tea kit beta 01
Brewing with glass
Tea is delicious, aromatic, and beautiful. Preparing teas in glass pots lets you see the range of character of the leaves as they open up. Pour into a second pot and see the depth of color and texture of the brew. Natural light illuminates the entire process.
All types of tea can be prepared in glassware.