Tea is a beverage with a long history and rich culture. In modern life, using a tea table to make tea is not only a continuation of tradition, but also an art of living. If you are interested in making tea, this article will take you through every step of how to use a tea table to make tea, so that you too can enjoy the pleasure of making tea.
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Choosing the right tea set
The first step in making tea is to choose the right tea set. Generally speaking, a complete tea set includes a teapot, teacups, fairway cups, tea leaks, tea towels, tea ruffles and so on. When choosing the tea set, you can choose according to your own preferences and the type of tea. For example, you can choose a glass teapot for green tea because you can enjoy the beauty of the tea leaves stretching in the water; while you can choose a purple sand pot for black tea, which better reflects the aroma of black tea.
Prepare tea and water
After choosing a good tea set, the next step is to prepare the tea leaves and water. The choice of tea can be based on personal taste, in general, the market is common tea green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea, black tea and so on. The water quality for tea also has a great impact, it is best to choose mineral water or pure water, which can maximize the retention of the aroma and flavor of the tea.
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Warm Cup Sanitary Ware
Before officially making tea, warm the cups and clean the utensils with hot water. Pour hot water into the teapot, teacups, and fairway cups and then pour it out. The purpose of this step is to clean the tea utensils and also to keep them warm so that the aroma of the tea leaves will come out more easily when brewing.
throw in tea (esp. for tea leaves)
The next step is to pour the tea. Generally speaking, the amount of tea to be thrown is about 1/3 to 1/4 of the capacity of the teapot, but for those who are not familiar with tea, you can adjust the amount of tea thrown according to the type of tea and personal taste. For example, the amount of green tea can be slightly more, while the amount of black tea can be slightly less.
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wash tea
Tea washing is the process of pouring the tea leaves quickly after the first brew. The right amount of hot water is poured into the teapot, steeped for a few seconds and then poured out. The purpose of this step is to remove impurities and dust from the surface of the tea leaves, as well as to awaken the tea leaves so that they can better release their aroma and flavor in the next brew.
brewing
After washing the tea, the formal brewing begins. Control the water temperature and brewing time according to the type of tea and personal taste. Generally speaking, the water temperature of green tea is around 80℃, and the brewing time is 1-2 minutes; the water temperature of black tea is around 90℃, and the brewing time is 2-3 minutes; the water temperature of oolong tea is around 95℃, and the brewing time is 30 seconds to 1 minute. During the brewing process, you can use the tea lid to gently scrape away the foam on the surface to make the tea soup clearer.
serve (tea)
After the tea is brewed, the tea broth is poured into the fairway cups and then divided into individual cups. The purpose of using the fairway cup is to make each cup of tea uniform, avoiding some cups of tea soup is too strong, some cups of tea soup is too light.
taste tea
Finally, it is time to taste the tea. When tasting tea, you can first smell the aroma, then look at the color, and finally taste. Feel the aroma of the tea leaves in your nose and the flavor of the tea broth in your mouth. Tea tasting is not only the enjoyment of taste, but also a kind of relaxation and enjoyment of the mind.
summarize
With the above steps, I believe you have understood how to make tea using a tea stand. Making tea is not only a skill, but also a state of mind. In the busy life, make a pot of good tea and quietly savor it, not only can you relax your body and mind, but also enjoy the beauty of life. I hope this article can help you better master the skill of making tea and experience the charm of tea culture.
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