Some people are so skilled that they can make hundreds of kinds of tea using the same tea set.
Some people are not obsessed with things and drink all kinds of tea with one tea set.
For most of us, it is more practical to "specialize in the art", so when choosing tea sets, you must pay attention to suitability.
Xiaobai summarized the following 4 general principles, which you can refer to when purchasing tea sets.
Material suitability
Tea sets are divided by material, and there are roughly four categories: porcelain, pottery, glass, and metal.
Porcelain: Porcelain tea sets are fine in texture and do not absorb the aroma of tea. are suitable for all major tea types. They are smooth in color, good-looking and easy to wash.
Some thin-walled tea sets conduct heat quickly and are easy to get hot. People with tender hands who are afraid of burning can choose thicker tea sets or avoid them due to the shape of the utensils.
Pottery: Pottery is different from porcelain in that it is not glazed, has a sparse texture and is porous. It can absorb the aroma of tea and also highlight the mellow flavor of tea..
The purple clay teapot is the representative of pottery tea sets. From the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the present, it is an exaggeration to say that tea lovers who like oolong tea do not have a purple clay teapot, which is probably equivalent to a student who does not have a pen.
In addition, ceramic tea sets are also suitable for brewing old white tea , black tea, Shengpu, etc.
Glass: transparent material, easy to observe the beauty of the shape of the tea leaves. , whether the tea leaves are whole or broken, old or tender, you can see through them at a glance.
is generally recommended for making green tea, yellow tea, herbal tea.
Metal: Before the Ming Dynasty, nobles used it more. Later, the tea drinking method changed. Ming people thought metal tea sets would change the taste of the tea, so they were gradually abandoned. Nowadays, fastidious people mostly use them to store tea or boil water.
Capacity size
The size of the tea set should balance convenience and the amount of tea. If the tea set is too large, it will be laborious and easy to spill. If the tea set is too small, frequent brewing will be troublesome.
If you have a lot of friends and often have banquets at home, try to choose a tea set with a larger capacity. Of course, it doesn’t need to be too big. A 200 ml teapot can serve 4 to 6 people in small cups.
One person drinks alone and enjoys the three flavors of tea, or comes with friends to chat and gossip. You can choose a 100~150ml teapot, which will not waste tea, and it is also convenient to change tea and change the taste.
When choosing a tea cup, there is a difference between a host cup and a guest cup. The capacity of the host cup ranges from 40 to 150 ml, which mainly depends on personal tea drinking habits and hand shape.
If you like hot tea, sip it in small sips, and don’t mind the trouble of pouring tea, you can choose a small-capacity teacup; if you don’t like tea that is too hot and are used to drinking tea in large gulps, a large teacup is more suitable.
Men with big hands can try the pressing hand cup , which has a slender mouth and is convenient for holding the cup; women with small hands can choose a taller cup. In addition to being tall and beautiful, the cup mouth has a small diameter and is easy to hold.
The size of the guest cup should be moderate. It should be enough to drink in 3 to 5 small sips. It should not be too large.
Tea set style
Tea set style, of course, it all depends on preference. What you like is beautiful and pleasing.
The complete set of tea sets used for entertaining guests must consider the unity of style, color coordination, and matching of vessel shapes.
Among several blue and white porcelain tea cups , a glass cup was mixed in. The difference in material was too obvious, which was eye-catching and affected the appearance.
A doucai tea set is mixed into a set of tea sets with elegant colors. If it has the finishing touch, it will be great, otherwise it will easily affect the color coordination.
By extension, the style of tea sets should also be consistent with the style of the tea table, tea mat, and tea space. It is best to be integrated. People will feel very comfortable in it, and even drinking water will not be boring.
Price
In the past, it was common to see the slogan "Frugality depends on the person" in restaurants. The same is true for tea sets. Just choose the one that suits your price range.
Tea sets, like tea, have a very high upper limit. Handmade ones are more expensive than mass-produced ones, and handmade ones by famous artists are even less expensive. This is a collection level and is beyond the scope of this article.
From a practical point of view, you can actually buy a good tea set at a very cheap price.
From an aesthetic point of view, tea sets are usually one grade more expensive. If you choose from many sources, you can often buy beautiful tea sets at an affordable price.
The choice of tea sets is highly related to the purpose of drinking tea.
If you just want to quench your thirst and refresh yourself, just choose a tea set that fits your needs.
If you develop a habit, drinking tea will become the aesthetics of life. The tea set should not only satisfy your hand, but also satisfy your taste.
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