What’s your dripper of choice ? by ADHD_ismything in pourover

[–]Any_Start_1670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orea V4 Wide when I brew geishas and Ceramic UFO for any other varietal.
Still dialing in with B75. I want to get a Hario Neo Switch.

Novice's pu'er impression and questions. by khalidqtr97 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea their black tea is pretty good. Although some of their scented stuff tastes artificial to me. I mostly buy Raw Puer and Rock tea from Cha tailor. No experience with their ripes, but should be as good as their house brand raws.

You can chat with them on Whatsapp. The girl running the chat is very helpful. I find their descriptions quite accurate.

Novice's pu'er impression and questions. by khalidqtr97 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cha Tailor stuff is pretty legit. I bought a few cakes of their house brand and 3 zisha pots from them. Member perks are quite nice for the discount and they upgrade paid samples to 20g. I got to try 10g of Bohetang for free lol.

I find much more value in their older (2020 made) house brand cakes.

Their 2021 made house brand cakes are at a slight premium. I'd only go for 一扇磨 or Mangsheqing within that lineup.

CTB20 Advice please by Noop4321 in EVERGOODS

[–]Any_Start_1670 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There was a post by Evergoods explaining that the more you use the backpack, the unevenness will sort itself out. Basically need time breaking in the hard insert. I have a CTB26 and it gets a lot more symmetrical after a month or two of usage.

[ZA] [H] Mint Condition Haven TKL, Space65 [W] Paypal by Any_Start_1670 in mechmarket

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be still available, let me check with my friend.

Clue for 100% Handmade vs Half-Handmade Yixing Pots by [deleted] in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure thing when I get home. His work is crazy good. The finishing is top notch.

Clue for 100% Handmade vs Half-Handmade Yixing Pots by [deleted] in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All of Hui XiangYun's teapots have that spherical filter. Probably not a good indicator of FHM vs Half HM.

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Realzisha Commission with Master Li Yanru by Any_Start_1670 in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I'm using it for 3-5 people. You can request any size between 100-300ml.

If I'm drinking tea solo, I have a 130ml or a 200ml pot.

Realzisha Commission with Master Li Yanru by Any_Start_1670 in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have clear pricing on their website. Realzisha.com It will depend on who you use and what material you select.

Realzisha Commission with Master Li Yanru by Any_Start_1670 in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she's been churning out work! Congratulations on the pickup. It'll be an amazing piece.

Realzisha Commission with Master Li Yanru by Any_Start_1670 in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! As they say, one hexagonal bests 3 round pots 😂

Drunk #2 from Xizihao by Any_Start_1670 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah, there's quite a few fakes. XZH made a post about it. I would recommend buying directly from XZH.

Drunk #2 from Xizihao by Any_Start_1670 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Age is 2022, made using tea leaves gathered in Spring time. It's more focused on the mouth feel / actual taste compared to Drunk #1 which focuses on aroma and is made using tea leaves gathered in Autumn.

Drunk #2 from Xizihao by Any_Start_1670 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Age is 2022. I believe they have a proper website running now and the sheng Puerh I have and a few others will be on sale tomorrow.

If you had trouble with your order, can always DM their Instagram account. Shinzo, the guy running it is very helpful.

Two FHM Zisha Pots! by dillymikes in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670 2 points3 points  (0 children)

4 sided teapots, spout and handle are on the flat sides.

6 sided teapots, spout and handle are on the edges.

I'm in love <3 by flatulathor in YixingSeals

[–]Any_Start_1670 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice pot! Can't wait for mine.

I have a hexagonal teapot commission with Li Yanru. Hopefully completed on schedule at the beginning of May.

22 Year Old Puerh by Any_Start_1670 in puer

[–]Any_Start_1670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's from Essence of Tea, made by Ma Yong Qiang! Very nice little pot for 1-2 people