Tea, as an important part of Chinese culture, has been loved by people for thousands of years. From the planting of tea leaves to the tea brewing techniques, all reflect the wisdom and art of the ancients. Today, we come together to understand the ancient tea utensils, so that we can better feel the deep heritage of tea culture.
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Ancient tea brewing utensils of a wide variety
In ancient China, there was a wide variety of utensils used to make tea, each with its own unique function and precepts. The Tea Scripture records 25 main tea utensils, which have their own roles in the process of making tea, and work together to create a cup of fragrant tea.
Stoves and Publishers: The Key to Boiling Water
Stoves and ubers were important implements for boiling water in ancient times. Wind stoves, usually made of brass or iron, were used to heat water, while an 鍑 was a pot used to hold water, mostly made of pig iron. These two utensils play a vital role in the tea making process, ensuring that the water is at the right temperature to stimulate the best aroma and flavor of the tea leaves.
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Grinding and Rohypnol: Grinding and Storing Tea Leaves
A mill is a wooden tool used to grind tea leaves, while a roohee is a bamboo container used to store the grounded tea leaves. By grinding, the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves are fully released, while the gauze bottom of the roohe helps to keep the tea leaves dry and fresh.
Teacups and teapots: the heart of tea tasting
Teacups and teapots are indispensable utensils in the tea tasting process. Ancient teacups usually come with lids and trays, which are used to maintain the temperature and aroma of the tea broth. Teapots come in a variety of materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, iron, etc. Different materials will have different effects on the flavor of the tea soup.
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Percolator bladder and cooked pellet: filtration and heating
The percolator capsule is a filter made of young bamboo and silk, used to filter out impurities from the tea broth and ensure its clarity. The ripened pellet is a container used to heat water, mostly made of clay or coarse pottery, and serves to maintain the temperature of the water during the tea-making process.
Clips and rules: fine handling tools
Clips and zeros are fine tools for making tea in ancient times. Clips are green bamboo tweezers used to hold tea cakes in place, while zeros are small spoons used to measure the weight of tea leaves and are made of shells, wood, iron or bamboo. The presence of these tools made each step of the tea making process more precise and elegant.
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Baskets and baskets: organizing and carrying
A utensil column is a utensil rack made of bamboo or wood for storing and displaying all the tea utensils in order. The Du Basket, on the other hand, is a large container that holds all the tea utensils and implements, making it easy to carry and store.
The Modern Significance of Tea Culture
Although the development of modern technology has brought us more convenient ways to make tea, the ancient tea-making utensils and techniques still have important cultural and historical values. They are not only symbols of tea culture, but also a window into ancient life and wisdom. Today, many tea lovers still insist on using traditional tea-making utensils to experience the ancient art of tea-making and feel the unique charm of tea culture.
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Through the understanding and use of these ancient tea-making utensils, we can not only better brew a good cup of tea, but also in the process, to experience the serenity and elegance, and feel the deep connotation and long history of the tea culture conveyed.
Whether you are new to the art of tea or a seasoned tea enthusiast, you can begin a beautiful journey with tea through these ancient tea making utensils.
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