Someone PLEASE tell me why I would ever want a pushbutton teapot???

I have been to the Ten Ren in El Cerrito before, but since I live out of the area by about an hour, I order online. (They get 5 stars for fast and accurate shipping, btw.)

Thanks for the Red Blossom tip!

Of course, the first tea that catches my eye is the Celadon Pearl. (it’s sold out.) :P

AND the Aged Lishan!!! I obviously have naturally good taste! ;)

Their photos and descriptions are amongst the best tea porn on the internet.

The next time it’s in stock, for something amazingly different try a small sample of the Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid).

So, I managed an easier fix than using the pushbutton pot. I have mesh teabags of my own (a gift that came with a recipe for a drink called Bowl of Soul. I’ll post the recipe a little later). As much as I don’t like bagging up the oolong (the leaves can’t full expand), I have to use the bigger Fiestaware pot. This half-cup steep at a time thang just is not going to work for me. So, I made 2 pots of oolong today and filled my mug and 2 thermoses. However, I did fill the teabag too full and it became more of a teapillow. I can use this thing at least 2-3 more times, and I will also empty the bag out and let the leaves sit in the pot. Phew!

Maybe it’s time (and right season) for you, or someone close to you, to buy a new, medium sized pot?

Rumor ‘round my house is that it’s already being taken care of! ;)