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3 Types Of Chinese Tea Suitable For Drinking At Night

Many tea friends like drinking tea to enjoy the tranquility and comfort, but they are worried that drinking tea at night will affect sleep. In fact, choose the right tea, you can enjoy the aroma of tea at the same time, sleep peacefully. Here, we will talk about the 3 types of tea suitable for evening drinking, so that you dare to try and enjoy! 1. Ripe Pu ‘er tea Warm stomach, aid…

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3 Types Of Chinese Tea Suitable For Drinking At Night

Many tea friends like drinking tea to enjoy the tranquility and comfort, but they are worried that drinking tea at night will affect sleep.

In fact, choose the right tea, you can enjoy the aroma of tea at the same time, sleep peacefully.

Here, we will talk about the 3 types of tea suitable for evening drinking, so that you dare to try and enjoy!

1. Ripe Pu 'er tea

Warm stomach, aid digestion

After dinner, the body tends to accumulate some greasy food, leading to indigestion.

At this time, a cup of ripe Pu 'er tea is particularly important. Cooked Pu-erh is a kind of tea after fermentation, and its tea is mild, which can effectively help decompose fat in the body, warm the stomach and help digestion.

According to research in the journal Tea Science, the polyphenols in cooked Pu-erh tea can promote intestinal moalsis, aid digestion, and relieve greasy feelings.

Suitable for the crowd

Cooked Pu-erh tea is not only suitable for drinking after dinner, but also an ideal choice for those who are prone to stomach upset and indigestion.

It will not only not hurt the stomach, but also reduce the burden on the stomach to a certain extent.

No worries about insomnia

Many people worry that drinking tea at night will affect their sleep, and the mild properties of cooked Pu 'er can just dispel this concern.

Its caffeine content is relatively low, and after fermentation treatment, tea is warm and alcohol, and will not make you feel too excited after drinking, but can help you relax and enter the state of sleep.

2. Chinese Black Tea

Fully fermented, mild to taste

Chinese Black Tea belongs to fully fermented tea, and its "ripening" process greatly reduces the polyphenol content of tea, so the irritation to the stomach is relatively small. Especially for people with weak spleen and stomach, drinking black tea is a good choice.

According to the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the amino acids and polysaccharides in black tea can help regulate the spleen and stomach and enhance digestive ability.

With milk, warm stomach effect is good

When drinking black tea, if you add some milk, you can not only increase the richness of the taste, but also play a role in warming the stomach. The protein in the milk combines with the ingredients in the black tea to form a unique flavor that is more suitable for drinking at night.

For those who want to enjoy a warm drink in the evening, black tea with milk is perfect!

A good companion to sleep with

The aroma of black tea is rich, and drinking a cup seems to make people feel a warm force.

After a busy day, leisurely taste a cup of black tea, the mood will also be relaxed. Its moderate caffeine content will not make you lose sleep at night, but will allow you to sleep peacefully in a comfortable atmosphere.

3. Old white tea

Warm and moist like jade, suitable for replacing Pu-erh

If you are not used to Pu 'er tea, old Loose Leaf White Tea is also a good choice.

Old white tea after a long time of storage, tea is warm, soft taste, suitable for evening drinking.

According to the journal Tea Research, old white tea is rich in amino acids and polysaccharides, which can help regulate the body and boost immunity.

Shou Mei tea choice

Old white tea in the Shou Mei tea, is favored.

Shou Mei tea tea is mild, the entrance is smooth, will not cause a burden on the stomach, suitable for evening drinking. Its unique aroma and taste can make people enjoy tea at the same time, feel a peaceful and relaxed.

A good companion to promote sleep

Old white tea has a relatively low caffeine content and is suitable for drinking at night. Its warm and moist properties make people feel comfortable and can help you fall asleep easily after a tired day.

Many tea friends said that drinking a cup of old white tea in the evening, as if you can feel a warm surround, the mood is also happy.

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9 Ways To Preserve The Fresh Taste Of Chinese Tea!

In the tea circle, different types of Chinese tea have different characteristics due to their unique production process and fermentation degree. Each type of tea has its own unique flavor and aroma, and naturally their shelf life is also different. If you handle them in the same way, your tea will probably go bad! The correct storage method can not only allow the tea to maintain its fresh taste…

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9 Ways To Preserve The Fresh Taste Of Chinese Tea!

In the tea circle, different types of Chinese tea have different characteristics due to their unique production process and fermentation degree.

Each type of tea has its own unique flavor and aroma, and naturally their shelf life is also different. If you handle them in the same way, your tea will probably go bad!

The correct storage method can not only allow the tea to maintain its fresh taste for a longer time, but also maximize its nutritional value.

Here are nine ways to preserve tea, you can take a look.

Here are nine ways to preserve Chinese tea, you can take a look

Chinese Green Tea

Unfermented tea retains the original natural aroma and fresh taste of tea.

The best storage time for green tea chinese is generally within 1 year. Beyond this period, its freshness will gradually decrease.

In order to keep green tea fresh, we need to store it away from light, cool and dry

If conditions permit, you can refrigerate it, but be sure to avoid refrigerating it with other foods to avoid absorbing odors.

Unopened green tea that is not consumed for a long time can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 years.

It is recommended to use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a jar as the storage container, which can effectively prevent the entry of air and moisture.

Chinese Black Tea

Fully fermented tea can maintain its high quality within 2 years if stored well.

When storing black tea, you should choose a closed, room temperature, and dry environment, and avoid mixing it with other teas, because black tea easily absorbs odors from the surrounding area.

Pay special attention to emptying the air from the tea bag, as it will develop a sour taste if it gets damp.

Storage containers can be sealed dry cans, tin foil cans, purple clay cans or tin cans, which can effectively prevent the tea from moisture and oxidation.

White Tea

There is an old saying: "1 year for tea, 3 years for medicine, 7 years for treasure". The older it is, the stronger its fragrance.

White tea should be stored in a room temperature, light-proof, dry, sealed and pressure-proof environment. To store white tea, the three-layer packaging method (aluminum foil bag + moisture-proof bag + carton) is the best choice.

If the amount of tea is small, you can use a kraft paper bag, seal it, and place it in a cool place.

Note: Do not store in the refrigerator.

Pu'er tea and black tea

Has a longer shelf life.

The shelf life of Pu'er tea is long-term storage, generally 10-15 years. To store this kind of tea, you need a ventilated, dry, odor-free, moisture-free environment.

If you find that the tea leaves are moldy and have white hair, you can take them to a dry place and air them in the sun for a few days to make the mold spots disappear.

If black, green or gray mold appears, the water cannot be consumed.

Storage containers can be kraft paper bags or cartons, as these materials can absorb excess moisture and odors to a certain extent.

Yellow Tea

It is a lightly fermented tea and its storage method is similar to that of green tea. It is best consumed within 1 year.

Yellow tea should be stored in a dark, cool place.

If conditions permit, you can also refrigerate it, but you also need to avoid refrigerating it with other foods to avoid absorbing odors.

If you don’t drink unopened yellow tea for a long time, you can keep it in the freezer for two years.

It is recommended to use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a can as a storage container to ensure the dryness and aroma of the tea.

Oolong Tea

According to the degree of fermentation, it is divided into light fermentation, medium fermentation and heavy fermentation, and the corresponding storage time is 1-2 years, 3 years and more than 3 years respectively.

Regardless of the degree of fermentation of oolong tea, it needs to be stored away from light, in a dry and sealed place.

When canning oolong tea, make sure the can is full to reduce air contact and avoid oxidation.

Storage containers can be tin cans, iron cans and porcelain jars. These materials can effectively prevent moisture and light, and maintain the unique flavor of tea.

The recommended storage temperature is around 25°C and make sure it is sealed.

scented tea

The storage period is generally no more than 1 year, because the dried flowers in scented tea are easily oxidized and lose their fragrance.

The key to preserving scented tea is to avoid light, keep it cool and dry. When storing, you should choose double-layer protection of aluminum foil bags plus moisture-proof bags or cans to ensure that the tea is not damp and does not deteriorate.

Compressed tea includes Tuo tea, cake tea, etc., which can be stored for 5-10 years.

To store compressed tea, you need to choose a moisture-proof, light-proof, and ventilated environment, and at the same time avoid the tea leaves from being subjected to excessive external pressure, so as not to affect its quality.

Recommended storage containers include ceramic jars, purple clay jars or kraft paper, as these materials help absorb excess moisture and odors.

Non-fermented tea mainly includes yellow tea and green tea, and the shelf life is 1 year.

When storing non-fermented tea, you need to choose a dark, cool and dry environment.

The storage container can use a moisture-proof bag plus an aluminum foil bag or a can, which can effectively prevent the intrusion of air and moisture.

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3 tips to make Chinese tea sets easier to use and protect your hands from injury

　　Tea lovers always have an elegant temperament. They can make tea, pour tea, and taste tea in one go, and their movements are gentle and natural. 　　I still remember the first time I used the Gaiwan Tea Set to make tea. I tried hard to imitate its elegance, but my already clumsy technique seemed even more ridiculous. 　　Later, a senior taught me, “Don’t stick up your little finger,” and then I…

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3 Ways to Use Chinese Gaiwan Tea set Without Hurting Your Hands

　　Tea lovers always have an elegant temperament. They can make tea, pour tea, and taste tea in one go, and their movements are gentle and natural.

　　I still remember the first time I used the Gaiwan Tea Set to make tea. I tried hard to imitate its elegance, but my already clumsy technique seemed even more ridiculous.

　　Later, a senior taught me, "Don't stick up your little finger," and then I suddenly realized.

　　Of course, when making tea, more attention should be paid to the skills of making tea, that is, the taste and flavor of the tea soup.

In fact, there are only two things you need to pay attention to when using Gaiwan to make tea.

When pouring tea soup, leave a reasonable gap between the bowl and the lid to prevent the tea leaves from flowing out with the tea soup. The gap left depends on the type of tea, but it should not be too big or too small. The gap is too large, and when pouring tea, the water flow is too strong, which can easily burn your hands. If the gap is too small, the tea leaves will easily block the outlet, making it difficult to pour out the tea. If the gap is not easy to judge, it is recommended that novice tea lovers start with a small gap and slowly adjust it to find a reasonable position.

　　2. Choose a convenient way to serve the soup so that it is not hot or the heat is tolerable.

　　If the lid of the bowl is hot, it is easy to drop it, causing the tea and tea leaves to spill all over the table, and even scald the guests.

　　If you force yourself to finish brewing the tea, it will not only be a torturous process, but you will also be unable to concentrate on making tea.

　　Subconsciously, you will want to finish making the tea soup as quickly as possible, which will also affect the taste and flavor of the tea soup.

　　If the lid of the bowl is too hot when pouring the soup, changing the way you hold the bowl may be the solution.

　　When using the Gaiwan Tea Set to make tea, there are three ways to hold the Gaiwan.

　　The first one is the way I usually use.

　　After adjusting the size of the opening at the front end of Gaiwan (mainly by hand), start operating Gaiwan.

　　1. Place your thumb and middle finger at opposite angles and pinch both sides of the bowl.

　　2. Use the first joint of your index finger to hold the cover button of the Gaiwan, or press the cover button with the tip of your index finger and press it tightly.

　　When pouring the tea, press down lightly with your wrist, tilt the Gaiwan to 90 degrees, and slowly pour out the tea. Do not rush to retract the Gaiwan. Wait until all the tea is out before retracting it, otherwise it will affect the taste and mouthfeel of the next few brews.

　　The second method is similar to the first one.

　　After adjusting the size of the opening at the front end of Gaiwan (mainly by hand), start operating Gaiwan.

　　1. Similarly, place your thumb and middle finger at opposite angles and pinch both sides of the bowl.

　　2. At this time, instead of pressing the cover button with the first joint of the index finger, stand up the index finger and press it against the depression in the center of the cover button.

　　The method of pouring out the tea soup is the same as the first one. Gently press down with your wrist. The angle should not be too large. When all the tea soup is out, retract the Gaiwan.

　　This method is not applicable to all Gaiwan, but is suitable for Gaiwan with a certain thickness of the cover.

　　Some Gaiwan Tea Sets have a deeper depression on the lid button with no thickness in the middle to prevent the spread of heat. At this time, the heat from the boiling water will be transferred to the lid button and it is easy to burn your index finger.

The third type is more neutral and is mostly used by men.

　　After adjusting the opening size at the 6th point of Gaiwan Tea Set (close to yourself), start holding the Gaiwan.

　　1: Use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to pinch the edge of the Gaiwan at the same time, and leave the other four fingers suspended in the air. After lifting the Gaiwan, cover the lid button with the thumb of your right hand, and put the remaining four fingers together to support the bottom of the bowl, with your palm suspended in the air.

　　2: Press the lid button with your thumb and gently tilt the Gaiwan. Put the other four fingers together to support the bottom of the bowl with your palm suspended in the air.

　　Along the opening of the Gaiwan, rotate your wrist inward and slowly pour out the tea. Also pay attention to the tilting angle and speed. When all the tea is out, retract the Gaiwan.

　　The reason why this method is suitable for men is that men have larger palms, so they can hold the Gaiwan more steadily and are less likely to burn their hands. If the Gaiwan is of the right size, this method is also suitable for women.

Attention to details:

　　① Do not pinch the bowl of Gaiwan as it is very hot due to the boiling water.

　　② Do not pour the tea at too large an angle or too fast to prevent the tea from flowing down the lid of the bowl onto your hands and scalding them.

　　③ If you are not sure whether all the tea has been drained out, you can gently swing your arms up and down with gentle and slow movements to drain out as much tea as possible.

　　④ When pouring soup, keep your head and body upright, and do not tilt your wrists and gaiwan.

　　⑤ Regardless of the method, you must pay attention to an important tea table etiquette: the bottom of the bowl cannot be exposed to the guests. Just like the etiquette of not facing the spout of the pot, it is very impolite. In the first two methods, the bottom of the bowl is facing yourself, and the mouth of the bowl is facing outwards to pour the soup; in the third method, even if the bowl is facing yourself and the bottom of the bowl is facing outwards, you still cover the bottom of the bowl with other fingers.

　　There is no need to be so particular about etiquette when making tea for yourself, just do as you like.

　　You should pay more attention to the details to avoid getting burned.

　　When you first start using Gaiwan, your hands will inevitably shake when you press your wrists down. This is normal and will get better with more practice.

　　Regarding the little finger, it is impolite to point it at guests when making tea, but everyone has different habits. If you have nowhere to put your idle finger, you can gently bend it and press it against the finger in front to assist. I personally feel that this will make it much more stable.

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Master Gaiwan Tea Set and avoid the trouble of burning your hands

Contents: 1. About the purchase of Gaiwan Tea Set2. About the use of Gaiwan Tea Set summary: Many tea lovers have experienced burns when using Gaiwan to make tea. Especially for those who are new to Gaiwan Tea Set, their fingers tend to turn red every time they make tea. This article will focus on some details of using Gaiwan Tea Set, including some practical tips, common mistakes and…

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How To Use A Gaiwan Tea Set To Make Tea Without Burning Your Hands?

Contents:

1. About the purchase of Gaiwan Tea Set 2. About the use of Gaiwan Tea Set

summary:

Many tea lovers have experienced burns when using Gaiwan to make tea.

Especially for those who are new to Gaiwan Tea Set, their fingers tend to turn red every time they make tea.

This article will focus on some details of using Gaiwan Tea Set, including some practical tips, common mistakes and precautions.

So, how can you avoid burning your hands when using Gaiwan to make tea?

The answer lies in minimizing the amount of heat transferred from the water to your hands.

Regarding this core issue, when purchasing and using Gaiwan Tea Set, please be sure to pay attention to the following details to avoid scalding caused by using Gaiwan to make tea.

1.About the purchase of Gaiwan Tea Set

When purchasing a gaiwan tea cup, we should decide the size of the gaiwan according to the size of our palm. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose a Gaiwan with a capacity of about 110 ml.

A Gaiwan that is too large will be too heavy to hold after being filled with water and may easily slip out of your hand.

A gaiwan tea cup that is too small will cause hot water to overflow more easily, and your fingers may come into direct contact with the hot water when the tea is poured out, causing injuries.

In addition to considering whether the size of Gaiwan is appropriate, the design style of Gaiwan is also worthy of our attention.

When pouring soup, we usually touch the edge of the bowl and the lid button (the raised part on the lid) of the Gaiwan, so these two parts become the key to preventing burns.

In order to extend the heat conduction time of the Gaiwan tea cup, when purchasing Gaiwan, we should choose a style with a relatively wide bowl edge, because a narrow bowl edge will not only accelerate the "heating fast" phenomenon, but also easily cause fingers to be contaminated with hot water. By the same token, the height of the lid of the gaiwan teapot should also be moderate, not too high or too low. Only a moderate lid can effectively block the heat transferred by the gaiwan.

Of course, when buying a gaiwan teapot, in addition to paying attention to factors such as the capacity, bowl edge and lid button of the gaiwan teapot, it is best to try it yourself in order to choose the gaiwan that best suits your needs and will not burn your hands.

2.About the use of gaiwan tea cup

Although we have selected the gaiwan tea cup that suits us, there are still some things that need to be paid attention to during the actual operation. First of all, when making tea, the amount of water should not be too much, otherwise it will not only accelerate the temperature rise of the edge of the bowl, but also may cause direct scalding by hot water after picking up the Gaiwan, and this scalding is often not easy to detect.

Secondly, the sitting time of the cup is also a focus we need to pay attention to.

As one of the three major elements of tea brewing in Gaiwan Tea Set, the longer the sitting time, the higher the temperature of the gaiwan teapot. Therefore, after pouring water, we should pour the tea into the fairness cup as soon as possible while ensuring the taste of the tea.

The third point to note is that when using the Gaiwan Tea Set, the thumb and middle finger should not touch the outer wall of the Gaiwan, just hold the edge of the bowl tightly;

When the index finger is holding the lid button, it does not need to be too close to the inner surface of the lid button, just play a fixing role. Finally, when pouring out the tea, you don’t need to completely open the lid of the gaiwan tea cup, just make sure the tea can flow out smoothly. If the opening is too large, the hot steam from the tea leaves will be discharged from the gap at the rear end and burn your palms.

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How Much Do You Know About Gaiwan Tea Set?

Gaiwan is a kind of Han Chinese tea set with a lid on top, a tray on the bottom and a bowl in the middle. It is also called "Sancai bowl" or "Sancai cup". The lid represents the sky, the tray represents the earth and the bowl represents man, implying the harmony between heaven, earth and man.

Gaiwan Tea Set consists of a tea lid, a tea tray and a tea bowl. In a mysterious way, the tea lid on top is the sky, the tea tray on the bottom is the earth, and the tea bowl in the middle is man. Such a small tea set represents a small world, a small universe, and also contains the truth of "the sky covers it, the earth carries it, and man nurtures it" as said by ancient philosophers.

During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, gaiwan was popular. The prototype of gaiwan appeared in the Tang Dynasty and was not finalized until the Qing Dynasty. It took hundreds of years for the small gaiwan to have the trinity of today - a lamp, a lid, and a plate.

Tea lovers have different styles in using tea-drinking utensils. Some like to use gaiwan teapots, but some like to use purple clay teapots.

Tea lovers who drink tea with a Chinese gaiwan tea set will see their friends using a Purple clay teapot to brew tea and can't help but suggest them to use a gaiwan teapot to brew tea. It's not that the Purple clay teapot is not good for brewing tea, but they think that using a suitable gaiwan to brew tea will make the taste of the tea better.

Gaiwan Tea Set is called "universal tea set" by tea lovers. All kinds of tea can be brewed with Gaiwan.

The only disadvantage may be that using Gaiwan to brew tea will burn your hands, and it may spill if you don't control it well.

If you find that tea lovers around you don't like to use Gaiwan to brew tea, it may be because of this!

To make Gaiwan tea, you need to rinse the bowl with boiling water, then put the tea leaves in and cover it. The soaking time depends on the amount and type of tea leaves, which is about 20 seconds to 3 minutes.

Some tea lovers just can't control the Gaiwan. In fact, it is not difficult to control the Gaiwan, but the premise is that tea lovers need to choose the right Gaiwan.

Then put the tea leaves into the Gaiwan Tea Set, and add water as long as the water covers the tea leaves.

This is very important. There should not be too much water. Some people like to fill the Gaiwan with water when adding water. It would be strange if it is not hot. Moreover, if too much water is added, the brewed tea will be light and the taste will be affected.

The most important thing is the technique of holding the Gaiwan Tea Set. Technique is very important. If you hold the Gaiwan incorrectly, it is normal to get burned. Therefore, technique is crucial to use Gaiwan well.

The comparison of the two techniques in the above picture shows that.

The left picture shows the hand holding the gaiwan cup straight, and the tea flows out along the fairness cup. It can be clearly seen that the tea does not touch the hand.

The right picture shows the gaiwan cup being held sideways, so the tea will flow along the tilted position, which is extremely easy to get burned.

Everyone knows that stopping while pouring tea can easily affect the taste of the tea.

Liking tea and understanding tea are two different things. Liking tea does not necessarily mean understanding it. If you love drinking tea, then you should also know how to choose and buy tea correctly, and how to brew and drink tea correctly.

Drinking teais not a blind preference. If you understand tea, tea will naturally understand you.

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