What is the art of drinking tea?
As your love for tea evolves , you slowly start to realize that drinking it means more than what you do out of habit in the morning. You realize that tea has the ability to create a cleansing experience that combines flavors , cultures and experiences . This is why many people consider tea to be an art form . As a result, people in different parts of the world have developed their own rituals around the infusion. These rituals are often intended to appreciate tea , add value to family time together, or simply focus attention . Whether it's traditional flavors from Sri Lanka, India, China and Japan, or sweeter European-style blends, there is a way to celebrate. So we thought of sharing some of the tea rituals and traditions around the world.
How did the idea of afternoon teas come about?
Afternoon tea is a British custom dating back centuries. Traditionally , it involved drinking tea at a table with plated vegetables, cold meats, marinated fish, salads, potatoes, tarts, cakes, homemade breads, biscuits, fruit cakes and others, sitting on high-backed chairs. This tradition first emerged as a way for royalty and aristocrats to spend their afternoons in a fanciful way. However, with the Industrial Revolution , as workers needed a break after work , they began to enjoy their afternoons with food and tea as well. As a result, the afternoon tea tradition spread to all levels of society .
What teas are perfect for afternoon tea?
Earl Grey
English Afternoon
Sencha Tea
What are Chinese tea ceremonies?
Tea is an essential part of Chinese culture . Its brewing ceremonies usually take place during special occasions and are also a way to welcome guests home .
As tea grew in popularity in ancient China, tea ceremonies developed as a formalized ritual in which infusion masters could demonstrate their skills , manners , and tamping techniques . These techniques may vary from person to person. It is important to remember that scents and flavor are the main focus of any Chinese tea ceremony . The usual version uses clay pots that are rinsed in boiling water. The tea leaves are then added to the pot using bamboo scoops or chopsticks and rinsed in hot water. Finally, the waiter places the cups in a circle and pours the infusion into them. The uniqueness of the Chinese tea ceremony is that only half of the cup is filled with tea because the Chinese believe that the other half is filled with love and friendship .
Which teas are great choices for a Chinese tea ceremony?
Chinese Milk Oolong
White Moon
Sencha Tea
The examples above are clear proof that tea means more than just a drink and extends to a much deeper experience across many cultures. That's why at Basilur we make every effort to provide you with the most authentic version of each of these tea experiences !
