Brewing tea around the stove: a stove of fireworks and a cup of tea
1. What is fireside tea making?
"Wei Lu Zhu Cha" (tea-making) involves gathering friends around a charcoal or electric stove to boil water and brew tea. The aroma of tea rises amidst the warm glow of the fire, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. It's more than just drinking tea; it's a way of slowing down and savoring the present moment.
2. Origin and Cultural Background
The tradition of brewing tea around a fire dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Ancient people emphasized "boiling water for tea." Lu Yu, in his "The Classic of Tea," mentioned "roasting tea over charcoal, boiling it, then adding the tea." The Song dynasty brought the practice of brewing and making tea to its peak. Modern brewing tea around a fire, based on ancient methods, incorporates modern aesthetics and lifestyle, making it a refined winter social experience.
3. Basic equipment for brewing tea around the stove
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Stoves : Traditionally, they are charcoal stoves, while modern ones are mostly electric ceramic stoves or alcohol stoves, which are safer and more convenient.
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Tea set : including kettle, fairness cup, teacup, tea tray, etc., you can choose materials such as pottery, iron, silver, etc., according to your preference.
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Tea: Most teas suitable for brewing and drinking are black tea, Pu'er, black tea, etc., which have a rich aroma and are resistant to boiling and steeping.
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Condiments and snacks: You can add osmanthus, tangerine peel, wolfberry, red dates, and other seasonings, and pair them with candies, nuts, dried fruits, and snacks to add warmth.
4. The process of brewing tea around the stove
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Light a fire or start a stove: Light the charcoal or turn on the electric stove, and keep the fire steady but not too strong.
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Boiling water: Pour clean water into the pot, and when it boils, observe whether it has "fish eyes boiling" or "crab eyes boiling".
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Serve tea: Add an appropriate amount of tea leaves according to the type of tea, control the heat, and wait for the tea soup to become rich and mellow.
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Tea tasting: Pour the tea into cups, sip slowly and savor it, feeling the interweaving of warmth and aroma in the light and shadow of the fire.
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Chit-chat: talking about everything under the sun, listening to the wind, and watching the snow, the human touch around the fire is the most beautiful scenery.
5. The artistic conception and modern significance of brewing tea around the fire
Brewing tea around the stove is not only a taste enjoyment, but also a spiritual healing.
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Return to life: People rediscover the joy of "slowness" in the fast-paced city life.
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Social and emotional: Sitting around the fire is when people are closest to each other.
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Ritual and aesthetics: the light of fire, the fragrance of tea, and utensils interweave to create the romance of oriental lifestyle aesthetics.
Conclusion A charcoal fire, a pot of tea, and some idle talk,
Warm up the years of life in the fireworks and the fragrance of tea.
This is the real charm of brewing tea around the fire.
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