Dragonfly Teapot

I've been using a Hohin for gyokuro for a long time, but I wanted to try the Shiboridashi to see if there were any differences. I tried this out the day it arrived. Right away, I think I like this better for brewing gyokoru than the hohin. First, the tea pours faster from this vessel than a hohin. I believe this has to due with the grooves being very shallow and going to the bottom of the vessel. There are fewer leaves and sediment in the cups, and it is easier to get the last drop. With hohin, I have to shake it more due to the leaves settling over the holes and blocking them. Second, I feel the flavour is enhanced due to the better pouring and a cleaner liquid in the cups. I may buy the Yakishimei Shiboridash Set for travelling since the cups don't nest in this set like they do in that one. As for the reviewer that mentioned they have a pre-temp kettle: I don't recommend that. Using the yuzamashi adds something to the experience. Maybe it's the ritual, but I do find a...