What are hard water and soft water? As an important element with tea brewing, let us talk about water. What is hard water? How does this affect me? Hard water is water rich in minerals, and minerals mainly refer to calcium ions and magnesium ions. Water with high mineral content can cause clogging of water […]
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Following the first part, let’s continue our tea-finding trip. We already use our eyes and ears to help us, now is the nose and mouth time. From now on, any step can be stopped according to your requirements. This is something that must enter the human body. Ask for try out Ask the tea master […]
Here is a question from a guy on Reddit r/tea. I think it’s interesting, so I am writing it here after obtaining the person’s consent. And try to record what I know. What is ground/crushed tea? Why are they so common? Technical reasons Broken tea or powdered tea has three advantages that make them very […]
What is the difference between hot brew and cold brew? One is hot, and the other is cold, never mind. We all know that hot water can bring out the taste and aroma of tea, but also has the risk of bringing out a bitter and astringent taste-depending on the quality of the tea. A […]
Talking about teaware, one of the important things is material. Zisha, Clay and Porcelain, glass, Nambu Tekki are common materiale, but what’s the different? Here’s some tips to help you. Zisha: Is made of mud and is not glazed during the production process, and have different colors by material. Zisha has a fine texture: it […]
I had written that the most important thing of picking the best tea is to try it out. Are there any more specific selection criteria, and how to do it? Yes! There is! Picking tea is a wonderful journey, so we must make full use of our five senses to participate. Look and Hear As […]
In eastern Asia, especially China and Taiwan, gaiwan is a normal way to brew tea. But what is gaiwan? Material and Structure Just like other teaware, gaiwan is usually made of ceramic, and some are made of glass. A normal gaiwan has three-part: Tian(天,means sky),Di(地,means earth),and Ren(人,means human). This concept is derived from ancient Chinese […]