Beautiful photo Stephane. It seems to really capture the tranquility of the moment.Just wondering, do you typically pour straight from your gaiwan to the cups (as you would with a teapot)? Or do you use a fairness pitchers? If you do pour directly into your cups, can you explain how you ensure that each cup is of equal concentration, and how you avoid making a potentially painful mess with the gaiwan? In my own experience using the gaiwan, it is most efficient to pour quickly and completely. It tends to dribble when I repeatedly stop pouring before the gaiwan has emptied completely.
John-Paul,I try to pour directly from the gaiwan in the cups as often as possible. This allows to reduce the heat loss and keep my tea hot.To distribute the concentration evenly, I first fill each cup halfway and then pour again in the opposite direction.It's not easy, but that's also one of the skills that comes with practicing gongfu cha for a longer time!
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