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ART OF MAKING TEA

TEA PREPARATION

Infusing tea – the process of steeping tea leaves for a perfect cup – is an involved art. The materials are seemingly humble: water, loose tea leaves, a teapot of choice; yet a single cup of tea evokes the power of the imagination and can become a transformative moment when these three elements become one.

THE ART OF TEA

Those magic words: would you like some tea? A gift of hospitality, a prelude to connection, an invitation to rest. Whether in public or private, a single cup of tea holds the potential to transport and inspire.

A cup of tea can signal the start of a new day as you gently awaken your senses. Championing a conversation between friends or nurturing a moment of calm within a sip of stillness, tea is about taking time for yourself and others. The everyday art of making tea begins with exceptional ingredients, complete with a little time and know-how.

The perfect infusion is found in embracing the poetry and precision of the craft. A perfect cup of tea is the reflection of a life well lived – the character that you taste in each unexpected sip. It is the sense of the experiential: and how you nuance a cup of tea that makes it exceptional.

THE PERFECT CUP

When preparing a cup of tea, everything should be taken into consideration to get the best out of the leaves: the variety of the tea, the quality of the water, the water temperature, the type of filter, the infusion time, and finally, the tea accessories used to complement the experience.

Begin by warming both the teapot and filter with simmering water. Next, measure 7 g of tea into the cotton filter. The secret is to allow the tea leaves time to awaken to the steam before infusing into water. Now that the tea leaves are prepped, pour 500 ml of water – at the ideal temperature of 95°C (203°F) – over the leaves.

Gently place the lid back on the pot and play your favourite concerto for 3 minutes while allowing the tea leaves to unfurl. Simmering water will promote the taste and aroma of the tea leaves, developing the full complexity of the flavour of each variety of tea. Finally, remove the filter, allow the tea to cool slightly, and enjoy the aroma.

A perfectly infused cup of tea is immediately recognized by an inspired palette of flavours. A modern tea ceremony champions individual tastes while bringing tea culture into the future – rituals are respected, traditions are transformed, and the flavour of the beverage is paramount. While infused with local sensibilities, the perfect cup of tea evolves with the drinker and is universally embraced.

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Tea has been around for thousands of years; and yet it continues to reinvent itself.
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HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT CUP OF TEA

1. Warm both the teapot and filter by rinsing them with simmering water.

2. Place one teaspoon or 2½ g of tea per cup into the warm filter, allowing the tea leaves time to expand;

3. Gently pour simmering water on the tea, completely covering all of the tea leaves;

4. Infuse the tea for a suitable length of time, depending on the variety of tea used;

5. Remove the filter with the tea leaves so that the infusion remains consistent from the
first cup to the last;

6. Stir the tea to distribute the tannins throughout the teapot before pouring;

7. To enjoy the full palette of flavours, allow fine-harvest, single-estate teas to cool for a few minutes before serving.

WATER

Always select the purest water available. Filtered water is recommended. When possible, choose soft water, since a high calcium content (found in mineral or tap water) gives rise to deposits on the surface of the cup, affecting the taste of the tea.

INFUSION

The infusion time for tea depends on the variety: 3 minutes is ideal for black, matured, and red teas. Fine green teas can benefit from a shorter infusion time of 2½ minutes; blue teas can be infused for up to 7 minutes; and white teas for up to 15 minutes.

TEMPERATURE

To bring out the full complexity and flavour of the tea, the ideal temperature for the perfect infusion varies according to the type of tea. For the highest grade white teas, yellow tea, and green teas, the water should be heated to 70°C (158°F). For other varieties of green teas, blue teas, black teas, matured teas and red teas, the water should be between 90°C (194°F) and 95°C (203°F) – this helps the water to maintain its dissolved oxygen content, which is essential to bringing out the flavour of the tea.

MEASUREMENT

For a perfect infusion, a teaspoon or 2½ g of loose leaf tea is ideal for one cup of tea. When preparing tea for a larger party, keep in mind that a teapot typically has a capacity for 4 cups of tea, so the grammage of tea can be adjusted accordingly to bring out the full aroma of the tea leaves.

TEA ACCESSORIES

The right accessories can elevate the tea tasting experience. A cotton filter champions the taste and aroma of the tea leaves, developing the full complexity of the flavour of each variety of tea. A porcelain or glass teapot creates an ideal vessel for the infusion process. Lastly, handcrafted porcelain, fine bone china, or ceramic teacups reimagine the experience – with a touch of ceremony – for a modern tea ritual.

Channelling a precious art form, an emblem of elegance, a symbol of taste and refinement — each cup of tea contains a multitude of worlds. Each infusion heralds an expression of intimacy, an homage to the transformative journey from tea plant to teacup. Celebrate the craftsmanship and the art of the leaf — savour the terroir and passion behind every inspired sip.