Have Confidence / 10%
Usually, people who lack confidence approach things with an open mind, and the same goes for brewing tea. "Subtle" and "weak" are not the same. "Weak" means the concentration is not enough, resulting in a watery taste. "Subtle" means the concentration is enough, but the flavor is somewhat weak or not very noticeable. A good cup of tea should have a full-bodied flavor, so approach the process of brewing tea with confidence.
Treasure the Tea Leaves / 10%
This part is crucial! To treasure tea leaves, you must first understand that tea leaves are the culmination of nature, land, and human effort. From the moment the tea tree is planted in the soil, it undergoes the nurturing of nature and the passage of time. The tea leaves are then crafted by tea masters to bring out their unique flavors, ultimately reaching our hands. Brewing tea, the final step, is the process of transforming the essence contained in the tea leaves into a sweet and delightful tea. If we do not take care of and store the tea leaves properly, causing them to break or the flavor to deteriorate, all the effort put into growing and processing the tea leaves will go to waste. If we do not approach brewing tea with reverence and respect, casually brewing without care, the flavor of the tea leaves will not reach its full potential. Therefore, it is important to treasure and handle tea leaves with care.
control of water flow / 5%
The seven principles prioritize mindset over technique. "High pour, low pour" is the only principle related to technique. What is brewing tea? It is when hot water comes into contact with the tea leaves. If the hot water falls from a higher position, the water pressure will be greater, and the high water pressure will enhance the flavor of the tea. What is pouring tea? It is the process of pouring the brewed tea into a tea pot or tea cup. Pouring tea from a lower height can prevent the formation of bubbles, which can cause oxidation in the tea, leading to a loss of sweetness in the tea.
Tea Brewing Demonstration: Lotus Mugs
Lotus highlights the most beautiful action in drinking cups - sliding the cup lid, and combines it with the balance and tranquility represented by the lotus flower, and even makes the sliding of the lid, which is the most difficult for beginners to master, complete by simply pushing and sliding with the thumb; the lines of the cup are depicted with the texture and curvature of the lotus leaf, and when the cup is opened, it seems as if you are seeing the tea-scented vapor condensing on the crystal clear end of the lotus leaf, creating a time of pure pleasure for personal tea tasting. When the cup is opened, it looks as if tea vapor filled with fragrance is condensed into the crystal of the lotus leaves, creating a simple and joyful time for personal tea tasting.
Tea Brewing Demonstration: Ceramic tea set
Porcelain tea cups are one of the most suitable tea sets for both beginners and veterans, making tea look more elegant. Porcelain because of the small pores, can truly present the flavor of the tea soup. Tooth-white lidded cup, small and easy to hold, simple and elegant shape, pure white color is convenient to observe the bottom of the leaves and tea broth, used once will love this elegant tea brewing feeling ~ can also be used with the same material small cups, tea lotus and tea sea, to create an overall tea feast!
Tea Brewing Demonstration: Clay Teapot
Compared to ceramics and glass, the material has smaller pores, which allows the original flavor of the tea broth to come out. The vermillion clay used in purple clay pots makes the tea soup sweeter and more mellow. After drinking tea for a long time, having a good purple clay pot can help you better understand the unique beauty of Taiwanese tea.
Tea Brewing Demonstration: Kyosei Usui Simple Tea Brewing Method
In order to make it possible for more people to brew a good pot of tea anytime, anywhere, KYSYU has devised a simple method of brewing tea that is different from the traditional method, which is simple but produces a stunning tea. The key is: 1. Increase the amount of tea leaves 2. Shorter steeping time 3. The amount of water covers the tea leaves 4. Concentrate on brewing more tea before enjoying it 5. Adjust the strength by sampling in the middle of the brewing process