Teapots with a button - a modern tea ceremony!

A teapot with a button, a gunfu teapot, a teapot for the strait, a tip, a tea master - these wonderful teapots have many names. And so far, none of the devices for brewing tea did not provide such a high quality product with maximum usability.

Gunfu kettles make it possible at home, at work and even in nature to make tea as tasty and fragrant as if you were brewing it in the way of Gunfu Cha - the traditional way of the Chinese tea ceremony.

Gunfu Cha is translated as “Higher Tea Mastery” or “Higher Art of Tea Drinking,” which is why teapots received this name. At the same time, the process of brewing tea with such a teapot is much simpler - you do not need to use a whole set of tea utensils.

Principle of operation

Brewing tea in a flow-through way, when each serving of freshly brewed tea differs from the previous one by the shades of aroma and taste - this is the whole essence and charm of the Chinese tea ceremony. The design of this teapot allows you to avoid all the inconvenience associated with the organization of a traditional tea ceremony, and get a drink that is not inferior in taste and aroma.

The gongfu teapots used a method of brewing tea, which was born in ancient China.

Design

Teapots consist of two main parts - the brewing tank and the outer bulb.

The brewing tank is a vessel with a hole at the bottom. The hole tightly closes the valve.

The valve is protected by a mesh filter and is connected with a lever to the drain button.

The outer part is a glass flask with a handle fixed with a metal strip.

How to brew tea in a kettle with a button

For best results, it is advisable to warm all parts of the teapot with boiling water before brewing.
Using a measuring spoon, pour dry tea into the brewing container.
Pour tea with water of the temperature required for this type of tea.
After 20-30 seconds, press the button and the finished tea is poured into an external flask.
Pour tea into cups and enjoy.

Consider that the amount of brewing can vary from 3 to 15 - it all depends on the amount of tea and the time of infusion.

How to choose gongfu kettle

When choosing a kettle with a button, it is worth considering the number of people who will use it. For tea lovers who use half a liter mugs, a large teapot of 1000 ml is suitable. Kamjove TP-200 - it has the largest brewing capacity of 350 ml., Which will make it possible to prepare a lot of tea very quickly. Also teapots with a volume of 900-1000 ml. ideal for events with a large number of guests, as a kettle in the office kitchen and for a large friendly family.

Type with a volume of 500 ml. brew 200 ml. for one "strait". This is enough for tea drinking from 1 to 4 people at home or in a cafe. It is very convenient to keep a thermos with hot water next to it in order to continue tea drinking without stopping the conversation and not going to leave for boiling water.

Kung Fu teapots for 1-2 people are often called “egoist”, in the good sense of the word. The volume of the kettle is from 300 to 450 ml. With each strait 150 ml is obtained. Due to its compact size, the gongfu teapot "egoist" ideally replaces tea bags in the workplace, you can take it with you on the road for tea drinking in nature and brew tea in a hotel room.

A small kettle for spilling 200-300 ml can be used for tea drinking together or in solitude.

The handle of the kettle should rest comfortably in your hand and be firmly fixed. Pay attention to how the brew flask is held - the most practical are flasks that are attached to the outer container with the help of a rotary lock. With or without a spout - this is already a matter of your taste, but keep in mind that the spout is beautiful, but the most fragile part of the kettle, besides, the spout greatly complicates the care of the kettle.

What tea can be brewed in a kettle with a button?

Types are ideal for brewing black, green, white tea. In the best way in brewing by the strait, the oolongs and the puers reveal themselves. Gongfu kettles are usually equipped with a very dense strainer, so they allow even ground tea and herbal mixtures to be brewed.

How long does it take to brew tea before draining?

As a rule, the first brew is kept for 10 seconds, but do not note the time on the stopwatch. The saturation of the finished tea depends not only on the time of infusion, but also on the water temperature, and on the ratio of the amount of dry tea to the amount of water. The hotter the water, the faster the tea is brewed. The more tea, the infusion will be stronger.

That is the beauty of the drain valve in these kettles - the brewing process can be stopped. If the tea is strong, you can make the second strait faster and dilute the infusion. If the tea is weak - the next strait should be insisted longer. Since all parts of the teapot are transparent, we can visually control the color of the drink and the degree of strength. Tea experiments allow you to expand the boundaries of your idea of tea, “listen” to your taste and try new varieties.

Care for kettles with a flush button

Remove the tea just after tea drinking and rinse the kettle with water - so the tea pot will remain transparent for a long time and you will not have to clean it. Over time, the brewing pot, valve, and strainer can darken from the tea stain. Teapots are perfectly washed in the dishwasher. If not, use soda or a special cleaner based on active oxygen.

Materials from which Kung Fu teapots are made

Branded kettles Kamjove, Sama Doyo and several other manufacturers make the main flask of borosilicate glass. It is stronger than usual and can withstand a sharp temperature drop.

The valve and brewing tank is most often made from food-grade plastic. Its peculiarity is that when heated, it leaves the taste of tea unchanged. Filter, springs and handles are made from food steel AISI 304.

Little about brands

The drain mechanism of the brewing tank was patented by Kamjove in 1989. and became the "heart" of the new type of teapots. Kung Fu Kamjove kettles are widely known throughout the world, including our country. The products are manufactured in our own factory in the south of China. The company has its own research center and is constantly updating the range.

Teapots brand Sama Doyo produced in various factories in the south of China. The company is located in Hong Kong and is focused on the external market. Global requirements for the design of the appearance of teapots, packaging and materials are very high.

Other brands of gongfu kettles that are worth noting are: Brand 76 (manufactured in Taiwan) and Veitron (the only ones who make gongfu kettles with a glass teapot).

Summary

Kung Fu teapots are a practical and modern way to make tea according to the principle of the ancient Chinese tea ceremony. Now the highest art of tea drinking is available to everyone!

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