Tea art is a cultural activity that combines tea brewing, tea tasting and appreciating art. One of the classic tea art methods is the gaiwan tea ceremony.
In a wonderful gaiwan tea art performance, the first thing you will see is the process of boiling water. In a professional purple clay pot, the hot water is boiling, and it rises with a hint of heat. This is the first and most important step in the tea ceremony, because the quality of the water directly affects the taste of the tea soup.
Then, the actors began to prepare the equipment. They will carefully remove the delicate gaiwan and gently wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Then, they would put the right amount of tea leaves in the gaiwan and add boiling water in a certain proportion. At this time, you can hear the sound of the tea leaves tumbling in the water, which is like a symphony in nature.
When all the preparations are done, it's time for tea. The tea master will pour out a small sip of tea for you to try the taste of the freshly cooked tea. Usually, the first sip of tea is used to wash away impurities and dust from the tea leaves, and the second sip is the real tea drink.
While drinking tea, you can also appreciate the uniqueness of the gaiwan tea art. For example, in the process of serving the tea set, the movements of the actors are as graceful and smooth as dancing, which is pleasing to the eye. At the same time, the techniques they use when making tea are also very unique, such as "three boiling" and "four methods", which are all unique skills of gaiwan tea art.
In addition to the above, there are many other details that need to be paid attention to. For example, the selection of tea is very demanding, and it is necessary to use fresh tea leaves and keep them clean and hygienic. In addition, the time of brewing tea is also very important, too short or too long will affect the taste of the tea.
Gaiwan tea art is a very delicate art form, which integrates the essence of traditional Chinese culture, which not only embodies the love of life, but also shows people's pursuit of beauty.