Should a high quality porcelain gaiwan have high translucency, thick body with a very thin rim? Maybe even nice balance, an uneven lid and a plate that sits a little wider than the cup itself? Am I looking for the right thing or is this too far reaching to find?
That is exactly what my fear of online purchasing is all about. There is so many false advertisements, generic pictures and too many companies claiming items are hand painted. How will we ever know what is worth the money. I am willing to pay good money for something I know the tea pros would use. I also have a knack for hand made items, nothing turns me off more than mass produced, generic items.
I have been burned a few times by teaware companies who show a picture of a beautiful product and then send something close, but not the same great looking item. I find that my fear even translates into buying tea and I am very careful and selective.
Out of all of the tea culture in the world, I am surprised nobody has a website in mind that sells quality stuff? All I want right now is quality tea utensils and of course the elusive high quality porcelain gaiwan.
Thanks,
DB
