Tea ceremonies - the traditions of tea drinking

In many countries, "drinking tea" is a whole rite. Ceremonies polished for centuries. And today, the "tea" restaurants are becoming increasingly popular, where you can knock out this divine drink in English, Chinese or Japanese, etc.

Fife o'clock

One of the most famous and popular tea ceremonies in the world is certainly the traditional English five-o'clock or five-hour tea. It can be of two types:

• low;
• or high( "meat").

The second option is, in fact, a whole lunch. And it is often served in catering establishments. And, not only in specialized ones. In this case, there is a boiler in each restaurant or cafe. It only seems that guests rarely order tea. The main thing is to interest them, and the fayf o'clock is a wonderful occasion to drink a cup or two.

Chinese tea ceremonies

Of course, one of the real Chinese tea ceremonies can be ordered only in a specialized institution - for example, in a Chinese restaurant. Or with home visits from special companies.

There are several truly Chinese tea brewing ceremonies, and one ancient one is different:

• Ping Cha, the base for many others and the simplest;
• Gong fu cha, one of the most spectacular, revealing the full flavor and flavor of the drink;
• Lu Yu( this is rather a brewing method, interesting as an addition to the first two);
• and some others.

And today they are becoming more popular. To the extent that Chinese restaurants increasingly put on their own continuous heaters, so that guests do not have to wait too long.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese tea ceremony is traditional for the country of the Rising Sun and does not differ in such variety as Chinese. This is more of a meditative ritual, conducted with a very specific tea variety. Powder matte, unusually popular with the Japanese.

The ceremony is distinguished by philosophical depth and is filled with contemplation. Outside of Japan, it is only gaining popularity, but some establishments( more often specialized, of course) keep for guests and matte, and a boiler for preparation of literate water.

Masala on open fire

For connoisseurs of the exquisite exotic taste of masala tea, there are special institutions( with an emphasis on Indian cuisine), preparing this truly divine drink according to ancient Hindu, Tibetan, Nepalese and Pakistani recipes. Including on an open fire.

However, such institutions without boilers in the kitchen can not do. All masala is initially flooded with water, which came to a boil, though not boiling.

In general, for the rapid heating of cold water, many catering establishments keep running water in the kitchens. For any purpose. And for making tea too. Therefore, guests can easily order a cup of adored drink in any style without any problems. Including romantic, magical or even childish. It turns out that there are also such tea ceremonies.