water) • Tea filter
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2.display the Tea leaves and teawares • Prepare the tea leaves in advance, so that they are ready to be placed
in the pot as soon as it has been warmed. • A tea caddy, or “tea presentation vessel," is recommended for this
contain all the water that will be spilled during the process); • A teapot; • A tea kettle • Tasting cups; • Aroma cups (sniffer cups)
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Tea wares • A wooden tea spoon to measure the amount of tea leaves required,
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procedures • Note:
I n the Chinese traditional tea culture, Kung Fu tea has a certain etiquette that goes along with it, a procedure that drinkers follow. Each different place adds various details.
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3.Rinse all vessels with hot water.
• This signifies that the ritual of tea making has begun by purifying the pot, cleaning it of dust and residue and making it ready to receive the tea.
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e pure or mineral water to brew the tea. • Tap water should be avoided, since its chemical treatment imparts
undesirable flavors and odors which interfere with the delicate aromatics of tea. • (Home filters and other water purification systems can minimize and, in some cases, eliminate these problems.)
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• This removes any dust from the leaves and begins to open them up, releasing the tea’s aroma, which should be savored prior to infusion. This act prepares the palate to appreciate the full flavor of the tea.
• After rinsing, the water should be discarded into the draining tray or a waste water bowl.
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4.Before infusion, pour hot water over the leaves and then quickly pour it off.
How to brew Kung Fu tea
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Kung Fu cha( with art and skill) • If you're most familiar with the Chinese words "Kung Fu" as referring
to the martial arts • .In actual fact, these words have other meanings in Chinese, and
called a cha chi (茶匙) • A tea pitcher/ A fair cup (to ensure the consistency of the flavor of
the tea) • A tea funnel (used to enlarge the mouth of the tea pot) • A tweezer, called a tong (挾) .(used to pick/grasp cups out of te that tea drinkers follow • Express your gratitude • Originated from Emperor Qianlong
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1.Put together a suitable teaset. • This should include: • A tea boat or tray (hollow tray with a container inside which can
"Kung Fu" actually refers to hard work, labor, and dedication toward any task or any goal. • A period of time, leisure time • Kung Fu Cha (Cha means tea) is the Chinese tea brewing process that incorporates all these meanings.
purpose, as is a proper set of tea tools.
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Approximately one to two teaspoons of leaves is a good quantity to begin wit About 7-8 gram for oolong About 3-4 for green tea