Procedure of Gong-fu Cha

Procedure of Gong-fu Cha

Gong-fu Cha ceremony will need a big enough space to  accommodate a table suitable to hold the number of utensils required.  The allotted space should also be peaceful and calming and this kind of ambiance is created with incense, flowers , music  and even songbirds. 1.         Preparation of  the water. This is a very important […]

Quality Of The Tea : What tea is suitable for  Gong Fu Cha

Quality Of The Tea : What tea is suitable for Gong Fu Cha

By tradition, oolong tea or sometimes  black tea can be used for a Gong fu cha ceremony.   Firstly, dry  leaves that were used for brewing are put in the tea bowl or box and given to every guest  so that they may appreciate the tea’s aroma and  the quality of its appearance. A. Quality of […]

4 essential elements of Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

4 essential elements of Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

1.         Tea pots Ideally,  teapots required in Gong-fu Cha are made from unglazed Yixing clay which is reputed to produce  tea pots that have the ability to improve the tea’s taste, quality  and scent. Yixing clay is known to cause mixing of the  flavours from previously brewed tea into any tea brewed  in the pot […]

Tea Equipment used in Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

Tea Equipment used in Gong-fu Cha Ceremony

Gong fu tea equipment basically include the following: a)         small cups, b)         a  bowl with lid called gai wan c)         ‘gong dao bei’  which is a small jug and a set will include about 4-12 cups d)         a shallow bowl called  ‘Cha He’ which has an open spout  or a neck.   The Cha He is […]

History of Gong-fu Cha

History of Gong-fu Cha

Gong fu tea ceremony, also called as Cha dao tea ceremony,  is  a way of life in Fujian,  China, particularly ZangZhou and Quanzhou.  Gong Fu, also spelt as Kong Fu, means  talented in making tea.   The term Gong Fu Cha Dao, therefore, means being talented in the ways of tea. It is also referred to […]

Gong-fu Cha (Chinese Tea Ceremony)

Gong-fu Cha (Chinese Tea Ceremony)

There is a special way of preparing Oolong tea called Gong Fu Cha that came all the way from China.   One can also use Gong fu cha for black tea but isn’t recommended for green tea I.          Gong fu Cha ceremony II.         History of Gong-fu Cha III.        Equipment used in Gong-fu Cha IV.       4  essential […]

Artful Chinese Tea Making Following Authentic Gongfu-Cha Ceremony

Artful Chinese Tea Making Following Authentic Gongfu-Cha Ceremony

I.          Gong fu Cha ceremony There is a special way of preparing Oolong tea called Gong Fu Cha that came all the way from China.   One can also use Gong fu cha for black tea but isn’t recommended for green tea – Read More… II.         History of Gong-fu Cha Gong fu tea ceremony, also called […]