Making tea is an art and a way of life. Using a tea table to make tea, you can not only savor the essence of tea, but also feel the charm of traditional culture. So, how to make a good pot of tea on a tea table? Today we will talk about this process in detail, so that you can enjoy every cup of tea from preparation to enjoy.
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Preparation: Selection of Tea Set and Tea Leaves
First of all, you need to do a good job of preparation. There are many tea sets needed to make tea, mainly including teapots, tea cups, tea plates, fairway cups, tea clips, tea towels and so on. When choosing tea sets, you can pick according to personal preference and the type of tea. For example, purple sand pot is suitable for brewing oolong tea, while glass tea set is more suitable for brewing green tea, so that you can better appreciate the changes in the tea leaves.
The choice of tea leaves is equally important. Different tea leaves have different brewing methods and drinking styles. Common types of tea include green tea, black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea and so on. Beginners can start with their favorite tastes and gradually try different kinds of tea.
Warming the Cup and Warming the Pot: Steps to Wake Up Your Tea Set
Warming the cup and warming the pot is an essential step before you start making the tea formally. This is not only to clean the tea set, but more importantly to bring the tea set to the right temperature. This will allow the aroma of the tea to be released better.
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First, pour the boiling water into the teapot, cover the lid, wait for a few moments, and then pour out the water from the pot. Next, pour the boiling water into the teacups and fairway cups in the same way, warm the cups and then pour out the water. The process of warming the cups and warming the pot will also give you a quiet preparation time to relax before making your tea.
Tea washing: wash the tea leaves, remove impurities
The tea washing step is to remove impurities from the surface of the tea leaves while awakening the aroma of the tea. This is done by placing the right amount of tea leaves in a teapot, pouring in a small amount of boiling water and quickly pouring it off. This step usually takes only a few seconds and does not require a long steeping time.
Making tea: mastering water temperature and steeping time
When formally brewing tea, water temperature and steeping time are key. Different teas require different water temperatures, for example, green tea generally uses water at 80-85 degrees Celsius, while black and oolong teas require water at 95-100 degrees Celsius. You can refer to the advice on the tea packaging for details.
The time of brewing tea should also be mastered, green tea and black tea usually steeped for 1-3 minutes, oolong tea can be steeped for 3-5 minutes. Too short a time is not enough tea flavor, too long will be bitter. You can adjust the time according to your personal taste.
Splitting: pouring tea evenly and tasting it fairly
Once the tea is brewed, it is poured into a fairway cup and then from the fairway cup into the teacup. The purpose of this is to give each cup of tea an even consistency and to ensure that everyone can taste the same aroma and flavor of the tea. Pour the tea slowly and evenly and do not overfill, usually until it is seven or eight minutes full.
Tea Tasting: Savoring the Taste of Tea
Tea tasting is a kind of enjoyment, and it is recommended to savor the tea slowly to experience the aroma and taste. You can smell the tea aroma first, and then take a small sip, so that the tea liquid in the mouth to fully contact the taste buds, feel the sweetness and aftertaste of tea.
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Finishing touches: cleaning up the tea set and keeping it clean
After each tea brewing, you should clean the tea set in time to prevent the accumulation of tea stains. Especially the purple sand pot and glass tea set, pay more attention to clean. Put the tea set in a ventilated dry place to dry, to avoid dampness and mold.
Some tips for making tea
In addition to the above steps, there are some tips that can help you brew better tea. For example, you can use mountain spring water or pure water to make tea, which can better present the original flavor of tea. When making tea, you should keep your mood happy, a quiet mind makes the tea fragrant.
Brewing tea is not just about drinking tea, it is a process of cultivating the body and mind. Making tea on a tea table allows us to find a moment of peace and enjoy the beauty of this moment in our busy lives.
I hope this article can help you better master the skills of making tea on a tea table, whether you are a novice or a veteran tea drinker, you can find pleasure in making tea and savor the beauty of life.
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