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Bosc Pear Teapot, 2009
Gold Pear, 2009, $75. SOLD.
Baby Bosc Teapot, 2009
Striped Orange Gourd Teapot, 2009, SOLD.
Green Gourd Teapot, 2009
Most of my teapots will drip very little, if at all, as long as they are not overfilled. Tilt the teapot just enough to gently pour the liquid into the cup while holding the lid lightly with one finger. The lids have long flanges to help keep them on while pouring, but it's best to be cautious.
Flying Rutabaga Teapot, 2009
Rutabaga Spout Detail
Flying Rutabaga Teapot, 2009
Rutabaga Handle Detail
Green Chinese Pumpkin Teapot, 2009
Chinese Pumpkin Lid Detail
All of my teaware is food safe and meant to be used. The teapots include a built-in sieve, so you can brew fine loose leaf tea right in the pot. Warm the teapot first by filling with hot water and then pouring it out. Add fresh loose leaf tea or tea bags and pour the appropriate temperature water over the tea. Tightly rolled loose leaf teas should be rinsed first by pouring off the first brew and then refilling the pot with fresh hot water for the brew that you will drink. What is the appropriate temperature? Black and Oolong teas require water temperatures between 195 and 208 degrees Fahrenheit. Chinese Green teas are best brewed at 175 degrees, and White tea is best at about 180 degrees. Brewing time will vary too, with the green teas responding best to shorter brewing times - maybe only 1 minute. Oolong, Black and White teas may be brewed for two to five minutes (sometimes longer, depending on your taste). As always, enjoy in good health!
Tiny Green Pumpkin Teapot, 2009
Frosted Orange Pumpkin, 2009
Tiny Orange Pumpkin Teapot, 2009
Tiny Teapots, 2009
Sweet tiny teapots are perfect for small single servings of high quality loose leaf teas. Or use them Gong Fu style for multiple infusions.
Tea trays, vases, bakers and servers also play a part in the ceremony of tea. Yes, you can bake in some of these pieces, just be sure to put them into a cool oven to avoid thermal shock. For recipes, contact me at terraki2@yahoo.com.
Gold and Rose Server, 2009
Aqua and Blue Baker/Server, 2009
Aqua Bagua Baker, 2009
Copper Sunset Server, 2009
Gold and Green Baker/Server, 2009
We had a great time at the most recent shows. Here are a couple of pictures of the booth at the Canton Ceramic Artists May Show at The Canton Museum of Art.
The 18th Annual May Show and Sale of the CCAG, May 1 - 2, 2009.
The work of Paulette Smith is in the background.
The work of Mary Bobersky is in the background.
Don't forget to decorate the table with flowers! Here are a few of my new Bamboo vases.
