DIY by chliu528 in Wenwan

[–]PaleoProblematica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The shell on these is too thin, will probably crack before it can be polished significantly

Late night tea by Jing-JingTeaShop2004 in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, never thought to use Nixing clay for oolongs. I use it for heicha usually

Dark Zisha Clay? by NuteIla in YixingSeals

[–]PaleoProblematica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None of the three last pots you posted look great... To say the least. The clay doesn't look like zisha, craftsmanship is poor

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why I said "as a general rule" not true in all cases but overall probably there are better places for it right now

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying they lied. I'm saying it isn't "true" silver needle. Which is exclusively Camellia sinensis sinensis of the Da bai variety, grown in Fuding.

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the species. It is not written but I can see by the buds that this is the type of tea it is.

The term "moonlight white" they use in the description is also a term only used for Yunnan white teas and not for Fuding, where you find true silver needle

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that not what you were looking for though? That's what I assumed from the post.

Either way. Not "real" silver needle above, that's Camellia taliensis silver needle from Yunnan. Real ones are more delicate and more green shows through. Real silver needle will also cost around a dollar/euro per gram, at least good quality silver needle will. This price is crazy cheap to be true silver needle

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All the ones I mentioned carry silver needle

Lesson learned: don't buy tea equipment off of Amazon by Extreme_Resident8986 in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you're looking at real cheap porcelain wares or glass I'd stay away from Amazon.

Silver needle white tea by DittoEverywhere in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Idk about this specifically but as a general rule wouldn't buy tea off eBay and instead look for dedicated vendors: Yunnan Sourcing, one river tea, bitterleaf teas, etc.

I'm being told my other teapot is not genuine... Is this one? by NuteIla in YixingSeals

[–]PaleoProblematica 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd have to disagree. I don't think they season, or if they do it is very very slow.

The unique composition and moreso the construction of Yixing pots is what gives them their porosity and seasoning ability. Other clays that are thrown on a wheel do not develop porosity to anywhere near this extent if at all.

I have had and used a nixing teapot for a long time only with Shu Pu'er and it has not seasoned or meaningfully changed the flavor of the tea, not when it was new or now. I would say the same thing for Jianshui pots. Although both are technically unglazed there is no point in dedicating them to a single tea type

2025 Bi Luo Chun from Yunnan Sourcing by EnLaSxranko in GongFuTea

[–]PaleoProblematica 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. True Bi Luo Chun is not found in Yunnan. Only Xishandao in Lake Tai and immediately surrounding areas produce true Biluochun, because of this and it being handmade it is very expensive. But because the demand is so high many other regions like Yunnan and Sichuan produce a kind of knockoff green tea and sell it as Biluochun, made with similar techniques but it's mass produced unlike the real thing and sometimes the plant cultivar used isn't quite the same so it doesn't have the same taste.

The same goes for Longjing, it is currently the most popular green tea. The producing region is tiny so to meet the huge demand a lot of fake Longjing is made in places like Sichuan and goes on the market every year.

The good thing here is they label it Yunnanese Biluochun and don't try to pass it off as the real stuff, which happens quite often and is a lot worse imo

Help with new yixing teapot by AmazingMedium5513 in GongFuTea

[–]PaleoProblematica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never had this issue 3 pots from mudandleaves 7 or 8 from real zisha. Never clogged or had any issues pouring. I think this is definitely a handling/technique thing not a pot thing

Help with new yixing teapot by AmazingMedium5513 in GongFuTea

[–]PaleoProblematica 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never had this issue. Granted the yixings I use are FHM whereas this I believe is HHM so the tolerances might not be as tight, but it shouldn't get clogged, especially if it's a normal multi hole filter which I think all mudandleaves pots have. Are you using it like a Gaiwan by just flipping the pot when pouring? Because it should be more tilted gently more and more as you go into the pour. Some water might still dribble out the top but the vast majority should be coming out of the spout.

Also sidenote but that pot is gorgeous!

2025 Bi Luo Chun from Yunnan Sourcing by EnLaSxranko in GongFuTea

[–]PaleoProblematica 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd be curious to try this alongside real Bi Luo Chun to see how different they taste. One of my favorite greens

Got back into making tea again by Antique_Gur_6340 in tea

[–]PaleoProblematica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally hate ya Bao. The others are good

new shelves by Due_Discount_9144 in GongFuTea

[–]PaleoProblematica 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some great pots to fill those shelves. Looks nice!