The Gaiwan is a simple tea device that consists of a cover on the top, a bowl in the middle and a tray on the bottom. The cover, the bowl, and the plate in the Gaiwan are symbols representing Heaven, Earth, and God as believed the Chinese. In this case, the Guiwan also known as the tureen as stated by Mr. Lu Xun, explains that brewing tea in the Gaiwan, makes the tea sweet and bright, with a slightly bitter taste which is an amazing tea to drink. The Gaiwans have been used by the Chinese people since the early 14th century up to date. The Gaiwan consists of a lid, saucer, and bowl designed that are used together.
To
brew black tea using the Gaiwan you put the tea in the cup pour boiling
water half way the cup and immediately drain off the liquid by using
the lid to hold back the leaves and holding the sauce and cup together
and inhale the aroma from the rinsed leaves. After
that, you can pour the hot water into the Gaiwan, make sure you do this
to perfection to ensure the leaves swirl in the body. In the case of
green tea drink after you've let the cup uncovered for two to three
minutes.
To drink from the Gaiwan, use your thumb to steady the cup, and in the palm of your right hand hold the saucer. For keeping the leaves off while you sip the liquor lift the lid by the knob with your left hand tilting it slightly away from your body. To draw back the tea flavor add boiling water before drinking all the liquor, and you should avoid pouring the water directly to the leaves. You can try and experiment making your tea using the Gaiwan using the following guidelines.
In
conclusion trying out the guidelines above with enough amount of tea
and time to brew will with no doubt give better results. Using
approximately three tablespoons of tea, and on the first infusion steep
the tea for twenty to thirty seconds and each subsequent infusion extend
the steeping time. The technique of making tea enables you to use the
same tea leaves over and over again each providing a fantastic and
different experience.
The following are some of the things you should consider to keep your Gaiwan in a perfect condition. The following are some of the ways that will help you maintain your Gaiwan.
In addition to that, you do not have to clean the Gaiwan each time you use it as the tea leaves may be infused multiple times to produce a brew. Though, to reduce the chances of developing stains, it is advisable to wipe out water outside the Gaiwan.
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