The rules of the tea ceremony

The tea party is a very ancient tradition, she became part of the culture of the peoples of the East, part of the whole image of their lives. All the tea ceremony is filled with the highest sense, the human desire for spiritual perfection.

The essence of the tea ceremony is disclosed by Japanese writer Yamamoto, Tsunetomo: "the meaning of the tea ceremony is to purify the six senses. Eye is hanging scrolls and floral arrangements. To the nose there are aromas. For the ears - the sound of boiling water. For the mouth - the taste of tea. And for hands and feet - the correct form. When the five senses are thus purified, the mind clears itself. Tea ceremony clarifies thoughts, when they were troubled. I do not lose the spirit of the tea ceremony within twenty-four hours a day."

According to the classic of tea ceremony, guests must pass through a rock track (Rozi) through the tea garden (Tania) to a special house (tasayco), where is the tea party. Of course, not everyone of us be able to follow all the classical principles of the tea ceremony. But it is important to remember the main thing - try to keep the spirit of the tea ceremony, strive to create an environment of intimacy and harmony, detachment from daily routine.

Only strictly fulfil certain norms and rules of brewing, you can get a Cup of really tasty and strong tea, so as to be able to pick up the dishes, to know the ways of brewing, to understand the dosage of tea, the water quality and quantity - is an art.

Dry tea of all types and varieties turns into a beverage by brewing freshly boiling water. For this You will need fresh, filtered salts and suspended impurities soft water, as hard on the surface of the drink will produce the film.

Only cool the boiling water causes the tea leaves to give all contained in the aroma, but for welding need to pick up water in the middle of the process of boiling, that is, in the second stage of boiling. At this time all the water is permeated by small bubbles, which she begins to resemble a boiling spring, as the Chinese say "white key". This water has unique properties and is best suited for brewing tea. The next boiling water destroys the "life force of the water and leads to its "death". It is also incorrect to use the water, the boiling several times.

For tea metal utensils are not relevant for these purposes the maker of porcelain, clay or earthenware. Before him lay the serving of tea, the kettle to warm up 3-4 times pour over boiling water. Negresses, it will not take heat from the infusion. Then the maker wipe dry and put dry tea.

When choosing a tea for welding, remember that not so important varieties of tea as the degree of its preservation. Absorbing liquid, tea rapidly deteriorate and moldy, so it must be stored in airtight container at home for this best fit glass jars.

To get a delicious and aromatic tea 100-150 ml of water will need about 1 teaspoon of dry tea. The makers just pour boiling "white key" half way with water and cover with a linen or linen cloth, to make water vapor come out, and the flavor of the tea is preserved. Therefore, for such purposes, you cannot use different insulators (pads and dolls on cotton), as in this case, tea decomposes and becomes tasteless.

Depending on the water hardness and the grade of the tea infuse for 3 to 15 minutes. During this time, the tea leaves should be fully deployed and to give its flavor. To insist longer than the time not follow, as the drink gets a bitter taste.
So during the brewing to maintain a sufficiently high temperature, the kettle several times topped up with boiling water so that the top left 1-2 cm

At the end of the brewing process please pay attention to the appearance of the characteristic milky brown foam. This is an indication that the tea is brewed correctly. That the foam has settled on the walls of the kettle, stir it with a spoon or as they say in the East, "unite tea": filling the first Cup of tea, immediately pour back into the pot.

Tea should be consumed within a quarter of an hour after brewing. It is impossible to insist, boil and even more so to eat the next day. Tea is poured into cups guests. To get authentic, delicious and fragrant drink, it does not dilute with boiling water and drink only fresh. Tea should be like a kiss - hot, strong and sweet!

During the tea ceremony to inhale the aroma and enjoy the taste of this drink. Take this time for you and your guests: step back from the hustle and bustle, forget things, talk about beautiful things, about art, painting, music...and you will get a lot of unforgettable and enjoyable experience!!!
We wish You a pleasant tea party!

Author: Elena Yellowhow.