A LESSON OF TEA We learn the basics to prepare a good Chinese tea

If you are convinced that to get a good cup of tea is enough to soak a tea bag in hot water, then this topic is not for you. Who really loves this drink and as Orwell said, do not use it just to warm up or quench your thirst, you know that you will get a good cup of tea only as a result of a commitment from the choice infusion. But the tea in which Orwell refers in his famous guide for the preparation of the beverage preferred by the British, are those from India and Sri Lanka. A completely different story are Chinese teas. Everyone will know that tea is the drink of choice by the people of the dragon and in fact the majority of Chinese lives bringing with him a flask full of tea you consume during the entire day. And brace yourselves, this is the secret of their impeccable line. If in fact the Chinese dishes are distinguished for their oil content, the Chinese are well aware that tea, eaten at the table but also take away is an absolutely infallible remedy against bad digestion and lipid accumulation.
But what are the basic rules to get a good cup of tea? There are several quality Chinese tea and choose which one is the best for our taste is not an easy task. There is also a tea for all seasons: more fresh and light, like white tea or green one for longer periods of hot tea blacks (like the famous Pu Erh cha) and red to fight the cold and restore the spirit.
The majority of Chinese knows the potential of the tea and the differences between one variety and another. They range from the lightest flavors and gentle, like white tea or cha Moli, jasmine tea most widely used in restaurants throughout China. These types of tea are usually very young and quick drying, because here will be infused in water at not more than 75 degrees for a time not very long. Tea instead of “older”, the long period of drying, such as the famous Pu Erh (great ally of the diet) should be almost boiling water, the ideal temperature 90 °, and the infusion time will be longer. For this type of tea is always recommended to wash the leaves, or immerse them in boiling water and then throw away the water a couple of times before drinking it. In this way, the leaves will have time to re-open and regain their original flavor. But how do you measure the temperature of the water, if you do not want to use an uncomfortable and unhygienic thermometer? Very simple, if we need water to 75-80 ° enough to support the internal part of two fingers on the outside of the cup for 5 seconds, if the heat is bearable then the temperature is right. The material of our cups is obviously important. As pointed out also Orwell, never steel, always prefer the ceramic. Tea cups and teapots should never be washed with soap and being able to use several should be based on the type of tea that you will use. The cup and the ceramic teapot will tend to slowly absorb the aroma of the tea to enhance the flavor.
Tired of tea bags? Immerse yourselves in the world of Chinese tea. Feel the smell of the leaves and the fresh taste of a good cup of tea made with care and dedication. Refreshing for body and spirit.