The different ways of brewing Chinese tea depend on variables like the formality of the occasion, the means of the people preparing it, and the kind of tea being brewed.
For example, green teas are more delicate than oolong teas or black teas; therefore, green tea should be brewed with cooler water.
The most informal method of brewing tea is to simply add the leaves to a pot containing hot water.
This method is commonly found in households and restaurants, for example, in the context of dim sum or yum cha in Cantonese restaurants.
Another method for serving tea is to use a small lidded bowl called a gaiwan.
The Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty contributed to the development of loose tea brewing by banning the production of compressed tea.
The different ways of brewing Chinese tea depend on variables like the formality of the occasion, the means of the people preparing it, and the kind of tea being brewed. For example, green teas are more delicate than oolong teas or black teas; therefore, green tea should be brewed with cooler water. The most informal method of brewing tea is to simply add the leaves to a pot containing hot water. This method is commonly found in households and restaurants, for example, in the context of dim sum or yum cha in Cantonese restaurants. Another method for serving tea is to use a small lidded bowl called a gaiwan. The Hongwu Emperor of the Ming dynasty contributed to the development of loose tea brewing by banning the production of compressed tea.
Chinese tea culture