tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post4156882661287595178..comments2023-07-05T09:38:23.624+01:00Comments on The Half-Dipper: Nembu TekkiHobbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-81560241550496514702010-01-28T00:32:42.008+00:002010-01-28T00:32:42.008+00:00Hi kids,
To keep story short. Cast iron is OK with...Hi kids,<br />To keep story short. Cast iron is OK with everythnig but the best vessel to boil water was, is, and always will be Japanese pure silver kettle. Period. kornelUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16623291712268494854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-9523916464445463802009-04-18T17:08:00.000+01:002009-04-18T17:08:00.000+01:00I can say without a trace of hesitation that my te...I can say without a trace of hesitation that my tetsubin improves my young puerh dramatically, and my aged oolongs too.<br /><br />Now, for the lighter stuff, you might not want this. But that's why you have other kettles.<br /><br />I'm not entirely sure if I'd buy a new one for $250, but that's because I shop elsewhere and like older things. If you don't want the hassle, it's not a bad bet.MarshalNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776398824139018801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-8419182879493702692009-04-17T15:01:00.000+01:002009-04-17T15:01:00.000+01:00Worth grabbing one? They are so beautiful. I'm sur...Worth grabbing one? They are so beautiful. I'm sure I'd enjoy it. Having read the very informative section on tetsubins here: http://hojotea.com/categ_e/tetsubin.htm 2 practical considerations emerge, well, 3 actually. First, they are not recommended for use on a gas stove (makes the bottoms rust). Where we live now, no problem, electric range. But we will have a propane stovetop at the new speakfreelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757071341180546490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-27723691448088771082009-04-17T11:17:00.000+01:002009-04-17T11:17:00.000+01:00Zounds, it seems I get to the computer exactly onc...Zounds, it seems I get to the computer exactly once every two days at the moment. Apologies for the late response.<br /><br />Bret: grab one. You'll be thrilled. Don't worry about the odd rust spot - it's minor, and entirely inoffensive.<br /><br />Brent: yes, leaving water in it is a bit of a bind. It's all too easy to forget to empty it! Discipline is required, but I'm still learning it, Hobbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719619695211038389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-14057325406437461812009-04-17T09:27:00.000+01:002009-04-17T09:27:00.000+01:00@ anonymous : I have only boiled fresh water until...@ anonymous : I have only boiled fresh water until the water come very clear and that's all. Now it is great.geneviève meylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597359357259127274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-49193091646976336282009-04-17T01:47:00.000+01:002009-04-17T01:47:00.000+01:00I have been looking at getting one of these exact ...I have been looking at getting one of these exact tetsubin for ages. <br /><br />I dont know if its a traditional method, but I have reconditioned several old chagama by gently removing any loose rust etc from the inside and boiling extremely strong tea inside for up to a day.<br /><br />This develops a reasonably corrosion resistant patina on the inside although you need to boil many changes of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-63280752443412903832009-04-16T21:56:00.000+01:002009-04-16T21:56:00.000+01:00I have also tetsubin : one for all teas in my work...I have also tetsubin : one for all teas in my workshop and one for green teas at home and a speciall old one for pu ers. Since I begin to use one, it changes the taste of teas , specially pu ers ( great aroma).It is a good choice ! yours is very nice , all round .geneviève meylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597359357259127274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-26558190671147813662009-04-16T04:05:00.000+01:002009-04-16T04:05:00.000+01:00Nice one :). I love my tetsubins. They make grea...Nice one :). I love my tetsubins. They make great tea, especially with the stuff I normally drink. They also hiss when the water's boiling, which I have come to enjoy.<br /><br />Eventually the whole kettle will be orange inside -- it's just a matter of time. Water + iron will become iron oxide, no matter what you do.MarshalNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776398824139018801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-90518069994954185172009-04-15T18:37:00.000+01:002009-04-15T18:37:00.000+01:00Beautiful. The spout seems really straight, though...Beautiful. The spout seems really straight, though. How's the pour.<br /><br />The boil is *really* slow with a glass kettle and hot plate. I don't mind waiting too much, but I've always heard it's important for the water to come to a boil quickly.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246418566389009505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-80578799235612110292009-04-15T16:02:00.000+01:002009-04-15T16:02:00.000+01:00Wow, that's lovely.Wow, that's lovely.speakfreelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13757071341180546490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-16757381602348187432009-04-15T15:02:00.000+01:002009-04-15T15:02:00.000+01:00Gorgeous kettle! I would love to get a tetsubin f...Gorgeous kettle! I would love to get a tetsubin for my water but I'm worried I would ruin it by leaving water in it or not drying it out well enough. It's nice to hear that they don't require too much other maintenance though.<br /><br />BrentBrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684063893449331616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753589427119541238.post-38872201707907764442009-04-15T14:21:00.000+01:002009-04-15T14:21:00.000+01:00I was just thinking to myself while reading this t...I was just thinking to myself while reading this that this looks just like the kettle I want from Artistic Nippon. Nice Kettle! So the rust colored spots are to be expected huh? One of my concerns is the rust issue and I remain in a should I? or shouldnt I? mode.Brethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328523694226680438noreply@blogger.com