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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The arrival of tea in Taiwan is attributed to the Dutch East India Company, also known as the VOC (VereenigdeOostindischeCompagnie), which was established in 1602. Granted sole rights on all trading from the Cape of Good Hope to the Straits of Magellan, VOC played a primary part in the colonization of Asia by European countries […]
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 […]
To correctly determine Pu-erh tea’s quality, one must be knowledgeable and experienced. The tea’s quality is impacted by several considerations such as the origin of production, the leaves’ source, the leaves’ quality , the method of farming, the period of harvest and storage conditions. A. Area of production: There are four main regions producing […]
Apart from the many kinds of tea in India, they also have a unique way of making the tea called chai. There are a lot of recipes to make chai but the standard ingredients include black tea, milk, sugar, and spices. The combination of spices make chai so uniquely wonderful. The most generally used spices […]
Green and black Pu-Erh tea can be stored for a long time. The tea’s overall quality becomes better the longer it is stored. Recommended to be used for storage are non-glazed clay containers, both to store the tea over time long and even while drinking because it allows the tea to “breathe” and reduces fluctuations […]
• Pu-erh tea has a special packaging method as well as many possibilities in shapes when compressed. • Both the green and black pu-erh teas are left as loose leaves or compressed in “cakes” using any of these shapes : a) Brick Tea (Juan Cha) b) Cake Tea (Beeng Cha) this is the most popular […]