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As a tea obsessed person, here are some (small) corrections and misconceptions: * The porosity isn't important because of the oxygen content, but because this allows the tea to absorb some of the minirals from the clay and past teas. This improves and mellows the minerality (stone-like taste) of the tea as well as its structure (how long the taste remains in the mouth). * On preserving the flavour of the tea: In order to get the most "true" flavour of the tea, you would be using a porcelain gaiwan to brew, not a clay pot. A clay pot is designed to enhance the flavour of the tea by adding a kind of minirality which is unique to the clay. * Not an error, but a fun addendum: A lot of the artistry in a good pot comes from the perfection of its shape and the quality of the fit (how closely does the lid fit on) as well as the pour (how laminar is the flow which comes out). So sometimes you'll see "simple" pots with a high value. That's why.
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@MrNitisharya I mean, you say it's a waste of time, but when do you define time as wasted? The most "logical" answer would be any time wich is not spent producing economically productive goods or services; in which case you fail to take the human condition into account. For me, I prefer to think of anything that brings joy to my life and those around me is time well spent.
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@treatb09 There are a few questions here, which I'll try to answer. * The clay is unique to the area and noone has been able to replicate the unique minerality of it. However, there are more clays which are very popular, such as Jianshui Zitao, Chaozhou, Qin Zhou Nixing and Zini clay. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, and each has its own unique properties and effects. Some potteries also blend clays for a profile unique to the pottery. * The pour of a tea-pot is a refinement which is impossible to perfect. Especially with water being such a small molecule, bumps which are just a micron in size introduce some level of terbulence. So the artisan can only get asymptotically close to perfection, which means dealing with the law of diminishing returns, which skyrockets the price when you get to the very high-end. * Many of the best pots come completely void of engraving. Many people (myself included) prefer that and consider engraving to be unnecessary fluff. * The prices quoted in this video are a little misleading. China knows an "Elite" which spends inordinate amounts of money on tea (think $100 / gram --> $1k+ per session). The prices quoted here are specifically for tea pots catering to that particular group. For the more sensible amongst us, though (generally $0.15-$1 / gram), there are plenty master craftsman options around the $200 price range.
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@tharagz08 Reddit's r/tea is a great resource! There's also Mei Leaf's youtube channel which goes into substantial detail (pre-covid anyway). For coffee drinkers coming into tea I tend to recommend rock oolongs (yan cha) or some nice black teas (particularly from tong mu or taiwanese ruby-black). For blacks, high quality unsmoked lapsang is a great start.
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@angelagladstone8863 Hi Angela! That's absolutely correct! These pots are not glazed, and in fact not treated at all on the inside (though they're sometimes polished on the outside). I'm not sure about the seepage question. My gut instinct is to say that there wouldn't be any seepage because the tea doesn't penetrate nearly that far. A lot of the flavour comes from surface and near-surface interaction, as well as the patina that forms from previous teas. Most people would also be unwilling to run the experiment, because it could negatively affect the taste of future tea. (This is why older tea pots get better, and why many people dedicate each tea pot to a specific kind of tea)
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Option 1: Educate yourself (learn a trade) Option 2: Start a business in something you're good at Option 3: Work multiple jobs
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@imwithstupid086 This sounds crazy, but sheng pu erh and long jing go together amazingly! It's worth giving a try sometime!
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@Sanyu-Tumusiime Nobody is claiming that it's easy. If it were, there wouldn't be so many people living in poverty. But in a world where companies like Google aren't looking at college degrees anymore, and with a massive lack of trades people (plumbing, electrician, etc), the jobs are there. You also don't need to 10x your income. Investing $200 every month will make you a millionaire in 40 years. Sure, 200 bucks is a lot of money when you're living in poverty. That used to be 2 months of food for me... But most people can get that kind of money by working a side hustle or diligently budgetting.
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@freddymaster0057 It sounds like you're arguing that you're like a leaf in the wind; completely helpless and without say of the direction you're going. If you're learning a trade (whatever that might be), ask yourself: What differentiates you from the top earners in that trade? Example: Top welders make 6 figures, even though the average is closer to 35k.
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@freddymaster0057 sure. I even agree with that. But sadly, the world doesn't bend to my whims, so you've got to play the hand you were dealt. Your original post suggested that it was hard to find a job that pays above minimum wage (it's not). Also, allow me to bust another misconception. I make 6 figures nowadays while working 30-40 hours/week. Earning money does not have to come at the cost of your personal life.
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@bryan.conrad every success story involves tremendous amounts of both help and luck. The key thing to remember, though is that you have influence over both.
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@bryan.conrad I grew up in poverty, actually.
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Hmm, I suppose my job doesn't exist then. But look, screw the arguing on meaningless points. You're clearly in distress, and rightfully so. Having gone through personal bankruptcy myself, I know exactly what it's like to have no money; to the point of some asshat with their desk-job telling you exactly what you can and can't spend money on, and how much. The fact of the matter is that there's only one way out, and it's stressful, it's tiring, and it seems both impossible and pointless at the same time. The first step is to build a habit of budgeting and build an emergency fund. This seems pointless, but you do it to give yourself breathing room. From there it depends on your personal situation, and yes, sometimes that means you need to work on weekends to get extra cash. At $15/h, you'd need to work an extra 4 hours per week to reach $200/month. Are you telling me that's impossible? I can't give a lot of insight without knowing your exact situation, but if you want, I'd be happy to take a look at your exact situation with you and help make a plan to get out. Just pop me an email at a1350997 [at] gmail.
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