Pu'er Tea Culture Inheritance In the rich connotation of tea culture, gesture language has become an indispensable part of the tea tasting process in its unique way. These gestures, though silent, are worth a thousand words, conveying cultural values such as respect, humility and harmony.
1. Hold a cup and serve tea.
The gesture of holding the cup is smooth and dignified. The rim of the cup is usually pinched with the thumb and index finger of the right hand, and the bottom of the cup is held with the middle finger to show that the tea is valued. When serving tea, you should hold the cup in your right hand and the bottom with your left hand, and gently hand it forward, looking at each other to show respect.
2. Smell and drink.
When smelling, gently rotate the teacup to fully release the aroma of the tea, then pass the teacup to your nose with your right hand, take a deep breath, and savor the aroma of the tea. When tasting, you should take a small sip to let the tea linger in your mouth for a while to fully feel its taste.
3. Add tea and water.
When adding tea, hold the pot handle in your right hand and the cup in your left hand, and gently pour the tea into the other person's cup, paying attention to controlling the flow rate and measurement to avoid burning or splashing. When refilling the water, the spout of the kettle should be close to the edge of the teacup and the hot water should be slowly poured to maintain the appropriate temperature of the tea.
Fourth, thank you tea and return gifts.
After receiving the tea, you should take the cup with your right hand and nod or bow slightly to express your gratitude. After drinking, the cup should be gently returned to its original place and praise and gratitude for the tea should be expressed with gestures or words. If you need to return the gift, you can choose the right time and method to express your humility and friendliness.
These gesture languages play a pivotal role in the tea tasting process. They not only enrich the expression of tea culture, but also silently convey people's emotions and respect. By learning and practicing these gestures, we can more deeply understand and feel the unique charm of tea culture, and make tea tasting a more elegant and connotative artistic enjoyment.