Gongfu is the Chinese syle of ritual tea preparation

Many rituals have been created around the preparation and serving of tea. These rituals vary by culture and type of tea.  Some of the most famous ceremonies are the Chinese “Gong Fu” style preparation of Oolong teas and that of Matcha which is used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Gong Fu Style Tea

In China, Oolong teas are traditionally served Gong Fu style using small clay pots (Yixing) and preparing multiple steepings of the tea leaves. Translated, Gong Fu means “with great skill” and it focuses on quality of product and result.

Matcha

Matcha is produced by grinding the tea leaf into a fine powder which is then whisked skillfully into hot water to create a rich and vegetal –tasting cup of tea.  The caffeine  content in this type of tea tends to be higher since the whole tea leaves are consumed. Traditionally, this tea is made from Sencha or Gyokuro and is used in the famous Japanese tea ceremony “Chanoyu”.

At Souvia ,we now offer our customers an authentic experience of Oolong and Matcha tea  which includes:

-          Oolong tea prepared on bamboo tray in Yixing clay pots

-          3 steepings of the leaves

-           Matcha prepared at the table in traditional Matcha bowl

-          Includes  Japanese sweets

If you’d like to enjoy tea served in a way it has been for centuries, just ask us and we’ll show you how it’s done!