Tasting tea, smelling its aroma – How to smell and identify the aroma of tea?
"Don't say that only fine wine can intoxicate; the fragrance of tea can also be intoxicating."
Famous tea poems from ancient folklore fully express the charm of tea.
In the process of tea tasting, in addition to sipping and swallowing the various flavors of the tea soup, how to smell and identify the aroma of the tea is also an interesting part of the tea culture experience.
Dry tea aroma
Using a tea scoop, place the tea leaves on a tea holder and smell their aroma: such as floral, dried fruit, honey, sugar, and roasted notes. Observe the appearance of the tea leaves. After warming the cup and teapot, place the tea leaves in the bottom of the cup or teapot, allowing the hot steam to bring out a more pronounced aroma from the dried tea leaves.
Smell the tea aroma while it's wet
When water is poured, the aroma of tea fills the air. After pouring, partially cover the teapot and smell the aroma inside to determine if the tea has any off-flavors or impurities. You can also use a smelling cup or a porcelain spoon to capture and perceive the layers and changes in the tea aroma, which can often help you determine the type of tea.
Tea not only quenches thirst and relieves worries, but the process of identifying the aroma of tea can also bring endless pleasure.