A second lot of water is then poured into the vessel and the tea is allowed to steep for a 10-15 seconds. The warming water is then poured out of the jug and the tea liquor is poured from the teapot or Gaiwan into the warmed jug. The warming water or hot tea liquor is emptied from the little bowls and the tea is poured into the bowls so that each cup has an even distribution of strength and flavor. If aroma cups are used, the liquor is poured first into the aroma cups, the aroma cups and bowls are placed on neat little saucers and are handed to guests. The drinker pours the tea from the aroma cup into the bowl and immediately enjoys the aroma held inside the aroma cup. The tea is then admired and tasted. Each bowl allows three sips of tea and guests should makes complimentary comments about the tea.<\/p>\n
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Gongfu Cha ceremony as a perfect way to practice relaxation<\/h2>\n
While the guests enjoy their first bowl of tea, the tea master brews a second pot of tea and repeats the procedure as many times as the tea continues to give flavour. The precious half hour or so that is spent enjoying a Gongfu<\/b> tea ceremony<\/strong> creates a peaceful calm space in our busy lives. The hand movements used by the tea master are slow and graceful, and carefully choreographed almost like a dance. The silence is magical and allows everyone taking part to really focus on all aspects of the tea \u2013 the appearance of the dry leaves, the beauty of the brewing equipage, the aroma, colour and clarity of the liquor, the perfume of the wet tea inside the teapot, the quiet skill of the tea master, and the sense of companionship amongst everyone present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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