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How Chinese Tea Is Brewed
A simple pot, a covered bowl and a gongfu setup offer different ways to brew tea. Leaf type and occasion matter more than following one universal method.
This guide helps you understand what a server is doing and choose a tasting style. Delicate green tea may call for cooler water, while a covered bowl exposes the leaves for viewing and aroma. Gongfu service puts more attention on a sequence of small infusions.
Useful to know
For green tea, ask about water temperature rather than assuming boiling water suits every leaf.
Use a covered-bowl tasting to compare the appearance and aroma of leaves.
Expect gongfu preparation to involve more steps and smaller servings than an informal pot.
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