Gaiwan Tea Bowl Brewing Technique Explained Video

There are two tea-making techniques for gaiwan: 1, the three-finger method, the index finger is placed on the lid knob when the soup comes out, and the thumb and middle finger grab the sides of the rim of the bowl, which is suitable for women to use; 2, the grabbing bowl method, the thumb presses down on the lid knob, while the other fingers stick to the bottom of the gaiwan, so that the gaiwan comes out of the soup vertically, which is suitable for men to use.

1, three-finger method

The most common cover bowl technique is the three-finger method, using three fingers to pinch the cover bowl, out of the soup index finger on the cover button, the thumb, middle finger to grab the sides of the bowl rim, the ring finger and pinky finger is not in contact with the cover bowl. This technique looks more elegant and soft, suitable for women.

2, grab the bowl method

Thumb on the lid button, other fingers against the bottom of the bowl, the lid towards themselves, the bowl vertically out of the soup. This technique is simple to operate, but it is easy to burn your hands, so it is more suitable for men to use, can appear bold, atmospheric, not as soft as the three-finger method.