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Chinese tea culture——Gongfu tea ceremonyIntroduction of gongfu teaWater chemistry and temperatureTools and equipmentProceduresIntroduction of gongfu teaThe gongfu tea ceremony or kung fu tea ceremony, also known as the Chinese tea ceremony, is a Chinese cultural activity involving the ritualized preparation and presentation of tea. It is probably based on the tea preparation approaches originated in Fujian and Guangdong. The original term gongfu cha (工夫茶) literally means making tea with effort. Sometimes 功 instead of 工 is used thus 功夫茶. Today, the approach is used popularly by teashops carrying tea of Chinese or Taiwan origins, and by tea connoisseurs as a way to maximize the taste of a tea selection, especially a finer one.Water chemistry and temperatureWater should be given careful consideration when conducting Gongfu Cha. Water which tastes or smells bad will adversely affect the brewed tea. Most tea masters will use a good clean local source of spring water. During the process of Gongfucha, the tea master will first determine what is the appropriate temperature for the tea being used, in order to extract the?essential oils?of the tea. The water temperature depends on the type of tea used.95?°C for?Oolong?(乌龙) tea100?°C for compressed teas, such as?Pu-erh tea?(普洱)?Green tea?is usually not used for a Gongfu tea ceremonyTools and equipmentHot water kettle(烧水壶)TeapotTea cup, also named Pinming Cup(品茗杯)tea pitcher(公道杯) , used to ensure the consistency of the flavor of the teasnifter cup(闻香杯), used to appreciate the tea‘s aroma(芳香).SaucerBrewing tray(茶池or茶船),?a deep, flat bottom porcelain plate to hold spillsTea?tray(茶盘)Tea basin(水盂), used as the receptacle for used tea leaves and refuse waterTea holder(茶则), a wooden tea spoon to measure the amount of tea leaves requiredTea towel, used to wipe the spilled water, usually dark-coloredTea needle(茶针), for clearing the teapot spout, and clearing tea leaves etc.ProceduresThanksThe temperature of the water can also be determ