Bound tea. Flower in teapot

In fact, knitted tea is really made by hand, and this is a rather time-consuming process. Imagine picking up perfectly identical leaves and buds, matching flowers for them. To connect all this in such a way that in brewing the composition does not fall apart, does not crumble, does not reoccur, and begins to bloom with a beautiful flower - slowly and smoothly, captivating the eye, awakening imagination and disturbing imagination ...

Not for nothing that bound tea was an essential companion of any meditative tea party. The beauty of a blossoming tea flower already in itself introduces a state of relaxation into a trance. How the petals move magically, revealing more and more pictures of tea perfection to the look ... How new colors open to the look, how interesting it is to know what will happen in the end when the bound tea is completely opened?

How to make bound tea

Knitted tea is made from tea leaves and buds, tying dried flowers inside. A bunch of buds is taken and connected at the bottom, the most even and bright flower is selected, placed in the middle and covered with gulls from above. The top is stitched with threads. In order for the flower and tea to form a single whole, it is necessary to skillfully “sew with a needle” the bud from below to the tea bundle. This is a simplified “tea-bound tea assembly” scheme, requiring accuracy and considerable experience.

The weight of the resulting "ball" - from about 6-10 grams. Experienced workers are able to impose up to 2.5 kg of such tea per day. In production, every worker has a scale with which they can accurately control weight. In form, bound tea is not always a ball; it is determined by the bunching method and the number of colors inside.

Benefits of Associated Tea

Knitted tea is made from various raw materials. It can be white tea, green tea, black tea. Accordingly, each tea has its own beneficial properties.

If linked tea is based on white tea, this is the maximum amount of antioxidants. White tea contains a maximum of vitamins, it has no contraindications, but it has a lot of advantages. The Chinese consider white tea to be the most useful for its ability to resist cancer.

The green tea at the base of the bound will give you a boost of vigor, as it is itself rich in caffeine (thein). It will also increase immunity and resistance to diseases, replenish the supply of vitamins and minerals, improve the condition of the skin and hair and increase vitality.

Bound tea based on black tea will warm and soothe, relieve tension and relieve negative emotions. In addition, black tea removes toxins from the body and "bad" cholesterol, helps to lose weight.

The flowers that make up bound tea also have their beneficial properties.

Here are the basic ones used to make bound tea.

Lotus

Used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the cardiovascular system. The beneficial properties of this flower are due to the presence of many medicinal substances. In China and Japan, the love of lotus is nationwide. Lotus is a peculiar symbol of Asian states. Lotus rhizome is considered one of the most beloved food in the Middle Kingdom.

Jasmine

Famous aphrodisiac, especially for the beautiful half of humanity. It relieves headaches, relieves stress, and helps to relax. Relieves pain symptoms, has disinfecting properties, relieves fatigue. The aroma stimulates the brain and encourages creativity.

Amaranth

Useful as a source of essential natural protein. It contains a lot of important amino acids: cystine, nizatidine, phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, methionine, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, arginine. Regular consumption of tea with amaranth improves the condition of the skin and hair, and even can prevent the appearance of gray hair.

Osmanthus

Use as a sedative and anti-inflammatory agent. The aroma of osmanthus improves mood and relieves stress. Osmanthus flowers in the form of decoctions and infusions are used for colds as an effective cough suppressant.

Of course, we do not position bound tea as a panacea for all diseases. Its main advantage is beauty in brewing.

How to make bound tea

One bud is enough for a teapot or other brewing tank with a volume of 700-900 ml. You understand that for such beauty you definitely need a transparent teapot? Otherwise, you will not see this miracle.

• Take one bud of knitted tea
• Put in the kettle
• Pour in purified water 80-90 ° C
• Watch the blooming flower process
• Insist 3-5 minutes
• When the flower has fully blossomed, pour the tea into cups

Tea can be brewed again. But to contemplate a blossoming flower will turn out only in the first brewing.

Summary

Bound tea, or flower tea, is a wonderful way to spend a romantic evening. He will give you a sense of harmony and relaxation, relax, set up on the manifestation of feelings.

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