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Tea is renowned for its rock, and the rock is made famous by its tea. Wuyi Rock Tea grows amidst crystal-clear waters and red mountains, captivating tea enthusiasts with its superior geographical environment, exquisite tea-making craftsmanship, and unique flavor profile.

Many tea lovers lament that Wuyi Rock Tea is the most challenging tea to brew. However, the wisdom of the Chinese lies in simplicity; with the right method, you can easily enjoy a Cup of tea that is full of color, aroma, and taste.

We have prepared a “martial arts secret manual” for you. Let's take a look.

1

Prepare the Tea Ware

Perpare tea ware

“Tea is nourished by water, and water is enhanced by the vessel.” For drinking Wuyi Rock Tea, there are primarily two brewing methods: “pot brewing” and “covered cup brewing.” The former uses a clay pot (or porcelain pot), while the latter uses a porcelain covered cup (or clay covered cup). A white porcelain covered bowl is the most practical container for brewing Wuyi Rock Tea, with a size of 100ml~150ml being ideal.

2

Clean the Tea Sets

Cleaning tea sets

Warm the vessels with boiling water, and it is better to rinse the covered bowl twice. This not only cleans the utensils but also increases the temperature of the covered bowl, which helps release the tea's character.

3

Appreciate the Tea

Appreciating tea

Observe the appearance and color of the tea and smell its fragrance.

4

Pour the Tea

Pouring tea

Place the tea leaves into the warmed covered bowl. Before brewing, try shaking the covered bowl gently. This not only allows you to appreciate the sweet aroma of the tea but also serves as a way to awaken the tea.

5

Brew the Tea

Washing tea

“The vessel is the father of tea, and water is the mother of tea.” Generally, we use boiling water at 100 degrees Celsius for brewing. When brewing, you can use the direct pouring method to make the tea flavor come out faster. For the first three infusions, do not let the tea steep for too long—pour in and pour out immediately. Starting from the fourth infusion, increase the Steeping time appropriately as the number of infusions increases.

6

Serve the Tea

Serving tea

Pour the brewed rock tea into cups, filling them about seven-eighths full. Serve the tea to guests using the general order of left high and right low. Hold the cup with the Three Dragons Guarding the Tripod gesture (thumb and index finger holding the cup, middle finger supporting the bottom).

7

Taste the Tea

Taste tea

When tasting, follow these three steps: first, smell the aroma, then observe the color, and next, savor the tea using the slurping method. Suck the tea into your mouth to let it circulate around your palate, allowing you to fully appreciate the wonderful flavors and floral notes of Wuyi Rock Tea.

8

Clean Up the Tea set

Clean up the tea set

After enjoying the tea, the final step is to clean up. Dispose of the used tea leaves and wash all the utensils, placing them neatly.

Brewing and Drinking Tea is a way to enjoy life, a skill, and a way to cultivate one's sense of enjoyment. When tea is free, the heart is free, and everything becomes free.

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