How to choose a Japanese teapot: kyusu, tetsubin or porcelain?

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How to choose a Japanese teapot: kyusu, tetsubin or porcelain?
A guide to the three main types of Japanese teapot: unglazed clay kyusu, cast iron tetsubin and porcelain. Which is right for your tea?

The Japanese tea ceremony: history, tools and how to get started

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The Japanese tea ceremony: history, tools and how to get started
An introduction to chado, the Japanese way of tea: its origins, the tools involved, and how to begin practising at home.