I was just lamenting about the long wait for the gongfu set I ordered from China. I was half sure it was going to come any day, and half sure that I’d never see it, since we’re moving to a new house in one week.
Our neighbor came to the door this afternoon with a package that had been delivered to the building. It was definitely from China, and it had my name on it! I have been thrilled all day, but am unfortunately out of good tea to try it out with! Here it is: one teapot, one very tiny gaiwan, one serving vessel, and 10 cups, all porcelain.
Of course there are a few other things I need to pick up. I still want aroma cups very much, but it’s going to have to wait until we’re done with the expenses of moving. Utensils, including a strainer, tongs, a scoop, and a pick – I can get those at the tea shop. And a yixing pot, of course.
When we move into the new house, my husband is commandeering the garage as a wood and metal shop, and he is intent on making me a gongfu tray out of a tree round. This is one of the great benefits of being able to share tea with him and get him excited about it – I get a custom piece for my collection, made with love. He gets an awesome project that he can pour his artistic energy into. And then we get to share it.
October 31, 2006 at 8:49 pm
That is one nice teaset you got!