Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Unusual Oriental Jar

At least that was the name on the tag that was on this jar. While browsing the local treasure mart, I found this guy in one of the booths surrounded by “unusual sake sets.”

The jar is about 4 inches tall and a little over 2 inches in diameter. I think I’m going to see if I can use this “jar” as a cup instead. I am going to try to find a strainer that will fit inside the cup, so I can put the strainer in, add the leaves and water, place the lid on while steeping, and when the tea is ready I can remove the lid and the strainer full of leaves and drink my tea out of an awesome tea cup.

What do you think?

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I love it! How pretty. :)

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  2. BrittinyDecember 3, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Thank you, thank you! :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    Very cool! You could always use an unbleached filter pouch. They are single use (multiple steeps) but come in packs of 60-100 inexpensively and are tall. Or just use less leaf and let the leaves brew right in it and fall to the bottom.

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  4. BrittinyDecember 11, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Oh yes... good advice, teasphere!

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  5. StephDecember 17, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    Yes, it is very lovely!

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  6. Pat CanellaDecember 24, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    Oh very nice! Seems like a steal to me, and great craftsmanship. Do you have any other teaware like that?

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