Tea culture in China has a long history, and the tea brewing apparatus is a wide range of. Porcelain as an ancient and elegant tea utensils, has been loved by the tea people. So, porcelain in the end is not suitable for tea? This article will take you in-depth understanding of all aspects of porcelain tea.
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Advantages of Porcelain Tea Brewing
Porcelain has been an excellent choice for making tea since ancient times and has several main advantages:
1. Maintain the aroma of the tea:Porcelain is a delicate and smooth material that does not adsorb the aroma of the tea, and therefore retains the original aroma of the tea well. This is especially important for some highly aromatic teas, such as Tieguanyin and Oolong tea.
2. Good thermal conductivity:Porcelain has moderate thermal conductivity and can evenly distribute heat to keep the temperature of the tea soup stable, which is not easy to cause excessive steeping of the tea leaves or a sudden drop in temperature, affecting the taste of the tea soup.
3. Aesthetics:Porcelain has a high ornamental value due to its exquisite appearance and rich and varied floral patterns. Whether at home or in a teahouse, making tea with porcelain is a double enjoyment of vision and taste.
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4. Easy to clean:Porcelain is easy to clean as it has a smooth surface that does not easily retain tea stains. This also reduces the maintenance cost of the tea set.
Disadvantages of Porcelain Tea Brewing
While there are many advantages to making tea in porcelain, there are also some shortcomings:
1. Fragile:Porcelain is relatively fragile and can break if you are not careful. Therefore, extra care needs to be taken when using and cleaning it.
2. General insulation performance:Compared with Zisha pots, porcelain is slightly less insulating. As a result, during the cold winter months, porcelain tea brewing may require frequent heating of the water to keep the tea broth warm.
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Applicable tea types for porcelain tea brewing
Different tea for different tea utensils, porcelain also has its applicable tea:
1. Green tea:The thermal conductivity of porcelain makes it ideal for brewing green teas that do not require high temperatures, such as Longjing and Biluochun. Porcelain is able to retain the fresh aroma and tender taste of green tea very well.
2. White tea:White tea is characterized by its lightness and sweetness, and porcelain can perfectly present its unique flavor and aroma.
3. Flower tea:Flower tea such as jasmine tea, chrysanthemum tea, etc. Porcelain not only maintains its floral aroma, but also brings out the color of the flower tea perfectly.
How to choose a porcelain tea set
Choosing the right porcelain tea set is an important part of making a good pot of tea:
1. Look at the texture:Good porcelain tea set texture is fine, smooth, without obvious impurities and bubbles. The sound is crisp when knocking, indicating that the firing temperature is appropriate, the porcelain is hard.
2. Look at the glaze:The glaze is smooth and flat, no cracks or spots. Uniform glaze color, bright color, clear pattern.
3. Look at the design:The design of the porcelain tea set should be ergonomic, with a smooth spout and a comfortable grip. The size and shape of the teacup should be easy to drink and appreciate the tea.
Porcelain tea care method
To extend the life of the porcelain tea set, the usual maintenance is also important:
1. Handle gently:Porcelain tea sets are fragile and should be used to avoid collisions and falls. Care should also be taken when cleaning to avoid damage from knocks.
2. Periodic cleaning:Porcelain tea set should be cleaned frequently to avoid the accumulation of tea stains affecting the beauty and use of the effect. Can be cleaned with neutral detergent, avoid using steel wool and other hard objects to wipe.
3. Avoiding sudden cold and heat:Porcelain is sensitive to temperature changes and should be used to avoid sudden cold and hot shocks to prevent cracking.
concluding remarks
Porcelain tea brewing is a both traditional and fashionable choice. It can not only retain the original flavor and taste of tea, but also bring us visual enjoyment. Of course, porcelain tea also has its shortcomings, we need to pay attention and maintenance in the process of use. In any case, choose the right tea set for yourself to really experience the fun and wonderful tea.
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