How to use a tea towel

The culture of drinking tea is profound and has the effect of self-cultivation and conditioning the body. When drinking tea, there are many utensils, such as some exquisite tea sets, some auxiliary tea supplies, etc. For example, the tea towel is such an auxiliary and commonly used tea set. The advantage of the tea towel is that it can absorb the tea that is accidentally spilled on the tea table. The tea towel can also wipe the tea mat and tea sets.

How to use a tea towel

Sometimes, no matter how expensive the tea or how exquisite the tea set is, it cannot compare to a clean and fresh tea towel, because it symbolizes the sincere hospitality of the host of the tea party.

The tea towel is an inconspicuous little tool used to clean tea bowls, but if the tea towel is dirty, it will give the guests a feeling of uncleanliness, and it will be impossible for the guests to enjoy their tea in peace and comfort.

In fact, the teaching of "as long as the tea towel is clean, it's enough" is just a metaphor. Its true meaning should be "as long as you have the hospitality to think about what the guests want, it's enough." From this point of view, the tea ceremony follows the idea of ​​"guest-centered".

A tea towel, also known as a "tea cloth", is made of linen, cotton and other fibers. Its main function is to dry the pot or teapot before pouring tea. It can also be used to wipe the tea that has dripped onto the table.

Tea towels made of cotton fabrics are essential tools for tea artists to take the most attentive care of their favorite tea sets and tea utensils.

Due to the strong water absorption of tea towels, tea artists must use tea towels when setting up tea tables, performing tea ceremonies or serving tea. Although the tea towel is inconspicuous, it is also a thoughtful and beloved item in the eyes of tea artists. The tea towel should be placed on the table between the tea tray and the person making the tea.

When cleaning tea towels, pay attention to the following points:

1. If the tea towel is stained with tea stains, wash it immediately with 70-80 degree hot water to remove the stains.

2. For old tea stains, you can use concentrated salt water to soak and wash them, or use a mixture of ammonia and glycerin (1:10) to rub and wash them. Ammonia is forbidden to be used on silk and wool fabrics. They can be rubbed with 10% glycerol solution, then washed with detergent and rinsed with water.

3. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent the tea towel from becoming hard.

The square towel that is used at any time when drinking tea is usually no larger than a handkerchief. It is mostly made of knitted cotton and is highly absorbent.

Tea culture is a leisure culture that pays special attention to appearance and details. Tea-related utensils are preferably exquisite and small, and the same is true for tea towels.

Tips for using tea towels

1. A dry tea towel should be placed on the table in front of the guest, so that the guest can use it to wipe the water marks on the table or the bottom of the cup;

2. A half-wet tea towel should be placed at the host's hand to wipe the spilled water stains on the tea table or tea set;

3. A fully wet tea towel is generally used to wipe the tea set after cleaning.