If the tea can also be compared by drinking, then how to choose the tea set? We know that the choice of anything pays attention to harmonious matching, so is the tea set, good or not, depending on what tea matches. Today, Xiao Ai will share three questions with you briefly, one is the classification of tea sets, the second is to see what tea sets are suitable for brewing what tea through classification, the third is to learn to choose suitable tea sets according to the types of tea, of course, in the middle we will also share several high-quality tea sets with good reputation for your reference.
First, the classification of tea sets
There are two commonly used classification methods for tea sets, one is according to the material, can be divided into porcelain, pottery, glass, metal, bamboo wood and other categories; One is according to the type of vessel, can be divided into three types of bowl, pot, cup. Each tea set has its own advantages and characteristics, and is also suitable for brewing different varieties of tea, below we respectively learn from the perspective of tea sets and tea.
Second, what tea set is suitable for brewing what tea
(1) First of all, from the perspective of material classification, tea sets can be divided into the following categories
1. Porcelain
Porcelain is the most common and the most widely selected type of tea set. The physical properties of porcelain are stable, no water absorption, and it is not easy to chemically react with tea, which can maintain the original flavor of tea to the greatest extent. At the same time, the thermal conductivity of porcelain tea is slow, and it is not easy to heat the hand when making tea.
At present, there are mainly white porcelain, celadon, black porcelain and other varieties on the market.
White porcelain tea sets are widely produced, among which Jingdezhen of Jiangxi and Dehua of Fujian are the most famous; Celadon tea sets are mainly produced in Sichuan, Zhejiang and other places, among which Zhejiang Longquan celadon is the best known; Black porcelain tea sets are mainly produced in Fujian Jian Kiln, Jiangxi Jizhou Kiln, Shanxi Yuci Kiln, etc., among which "Jian Zhan" produced by Fujian Jian Kiln is the most praised.
Porcelain tea features: porcelain surface has a layer of glassy glaze, clean and compact, no pores, no water absorption, no smell; High density, fast heat conduction. Porcelain tea ware does not absorb water, does not absorb flavor, can show the essence of tea, neither take away its fragrance, nor mask its flaw, the original present the good and bad of tea.
What tea is the porcelain tea set suitable for brewing: suitable for brewing all kinds of tea, especially suitable for brewing West Lake Longjing, Dongting Biluochun, Anxi Tieguanyin and other light fermentation, heavy aroma tea, not only can maximize the original flavor of tea, but also can well show the color of the tea itself.
2. Pottery
Clay tea set generally refers to purple clay tea set, simple shape, elegant color; Pottery is simple in appearance, rough in texture, porous and easy to absorb water and taste; Low density, slow heat conduction. Porous texture, tea soup into and out of the inner wall of the pottery pores, can make the tea more mellow and charming. The most famous pottery is Yixing in Jiangsu Province, the most famous for Yixing purple clay pot.
Pottery tea sets are most suitable for brewing black tea, oolong tea, old white tea, Pu 'er tea and other heavily fermented tea. There is a need to remind tea friends who want to choose earthenware tea sets is that the tea scale of earthenware tea sets can play a role in the maintenance of the pot, under the maintenance of the tea soup, the more clay tea sets are better to use, and even the natural aroma of tea can be released after a long time, so the use of earthenware tea sets like purple clay POTS, do not have to diligently clean the inside and outside of the tea sets after each use.
3. Glass
Glass tea set transparent texture, shiny appearance, strong plasticity, rich shape, widely used, transparent crystal, can clearly observe the beauty of tea stretch posture, appreciate the color of tea and tea soup. Glass has high density, small pores, can maximize the retention of tea aroma, brewing different tea will not appear odor.
Glass tea set is very suitable for brewing Xinyang Maojian, Junshan Yinneedle and other beautiful green tea, yellow tea, herbal tea.
4. Metals
Common stainless steel thermos cup, the advantage is that the insulation effect is good, easy to carry, suitable for brewing some tea, such as old white tea, etc., but it can not be glassware like the view of tea soup, tea shape and tea base, nor can it stimulate the absorption of tea as porcelain, pottery, so generally not recommended.
1. Cover bowl
Cover bowl is generally used to make tea most of the tea set, six types of tea and flower tea can be brewed with cover bowl, open, stuffy can be, cover bowl is the biggest feature is beautiful shape and fashion, with a strong ornamental, with fast heat conduction, heat dissipation and convenient cleaning characteristics.
At the same time, the tea stain is not easy to attach to the tea set, it is convenient to clean and worry, and it does not raise the fragrance and does not hang the flavor, which can most truly show the advantages and disadvantages of a tea, and also facilitate the objective color smell of tea. Cover bowl material variety, porcelain is the most common, from the practical point of view, ordinary white porcelain cover bowl is enough.
The disadvantage is that the wall of the cover bowl is thin, the water level is slightly higher and the gesture is wrong, it is easy to burn. Moreover, the cover bowl has a large opening, and the insulation is worse than the purple clay pot. If you brew old tea, the water temperature is slightly low, so that the substances contained in the tea can not be best released.
However, it should be noted that when brewing delicate green tea with a covered bowl, it is best to quickly make soup, and do not cover it for a long time, so as not to stifle the cooked tea.
2. Pot
The most common and well-known teapot type tea set is the purple clay pot. The purple clay pot is a unique handmade clay handicraft in China. The purple clay pot has good air permeability, and the special material makes the purple clay pot have strong adsorption capacity. It can absorb the impurity and odor in the tea soup, so that the tea soup can better show the good side. Double porosity structure, so that it is used to make tea, tea soup without losing the original taste, fragrance is not scattered, suitable for high temperature brewing or need to dull tea, easy to tea soup extraction and aroma release, such as black tea (Pu 'er), old white tea, oolong tea, etc., but not suitable for brewing green tea and other delicate tea, it is easy to dull bad tea.
The disadvantage is that the market is mixed, it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish between true and false, and try to authenticate well-known brands when selecting. Another disadvantage is that the cleaning of tea residue is more difficult.
Before the first use, it is necessary to open the purple clay pot, that is, boil it with water to remove impurities and earthy smell in the pot, and then boil it again with tea water to make the pot absorb tea fragrance. Clean immediately after use to avoid residual tea stains, dry and store in a ventilated dry place. Wipe the pot regularly with a soft cloth to keep it shiny. Purple clay pot is more delicate, easy to absorb the smell. People who love to drink different teas suggest a pot for one kind of tea, which is the so-called "one pot serves one tea".
In addition to the purple clay pot there are some, glass pot, suitable for brewing green tea, yellow tea, flower tea. Boiling teapot, glass boiling teapot is more practical, pottery boiling teapot has more texture, used to cook old white tea and black tea, are very suitable.
3. Cup:
The cup combines the tea infuser and the tea drinker, and drinks directly without pouring out the tea soup. Glass is the most common, cost-effective, good adaptability, brewing green tea, convenient and practical. The biggest advantage of using a glass to brew tea is ornamental. Especially the West Lake Longjing, Taiping Monkey Kui, Junshan silver needle, etc., you can clearly see the tea sinking and floating in the water, and the posture is more beautiful. Tea soaked in the glass for a long time, the caffeine in tea, tea polyphenols and other substances in the excessive precipitation caused bitter, drinking taste is not good.
Thermos cup, generally speaking, it is not recommended to use thermos cup for tea, because the tea in the cup for a long time, will let the tea water extract a large number of precipitation, tea soup taste strong, lose the original flavor of tea.
In daily life, making tea with a thermos cup to quench thirst and fatigue is needed for work and is also a personal habit, which is another matter.
Three, what tea to choose what tea set
Green tea, has a beautiful shape and unique aroma, the first choice of glass, you can fully appreciate its quality characteristics, highlight the aesthetic value, of course, ceramic cup, bowl is also good.
White tea, white tea and green tea with the same aroma, color, shape to win, but it is more durable than green tea, so the bowl is the best choice.
Yellow tea, the taste is relatively elegant, beautiful appearance, but it is slightly more resistant to brewing than green tea, so the porcelain cup brewing is one of the best choices, which can not only keep warm, but also appreciate its beauty, such as the fun of Junshan silver needle "three ups and three downs".
Oolong tea can be divided into Wuyi rock tea such as Dahongpao, which has a stronger taste, and Tieguanyin, which has a lighter taste.
Oolong tea with strong flavor or heavy fire needs to fully force out its deep rock flavor, purple clay pot is the best, and the Lidded bowl of Tieguanyin with clear flavor can better show the high aroma.
Black tea, we often watch the British film and television works can be found that the British drink black tea is the choice of white bone China, because the white porcelain tea can reflect the color of the tea, heat transfer, heat preservation moderate, and tea will not react chemically, but also more gentleman and elegant.
Pu 'er tea, according to the fermentation situation, can be divided into cooked Pu 'er tea and raw Pu 'er tea.
Pu-erh ripe tea after fermentation, the need for high temperature brewing to force out the aroma, with purple clay pot to brew tea, mellow aroma, good insulation, no cooked soup taste, to the greatest extent restore the original taste of tea. The white porcelain covered bowl of Pu 'er raw tea can show the characteristics of tea well, and is conducive to observing the tea soup and the leaf bottom.
In the world of tea, each tea has its own unique character and story, and choosing the right tea set is like choosing the right scene for the story, so that the aroma, taste and color of tea can be the most perfect display. From the simplicity of purple sand to the purity of porcelain, from the transparency of glass to the stability of porcelain, different materials give tea a different life experience. Tea and tea sets complement each other and weave together a moving picture of life. Every cup of tea, every cup of tea, is the love and praise of life, so what kind of tea and tea set do you like?