Chapter 86 Tea Tasting

The musicians played "Mountains and Flowing Water". This is the custom of tea tasting parties. This piece must be played in every tea tasting party. The sound of the piano is like trickling water, and the sound is like trickling water. Like a towering mountain, it makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Yao Shanzhi opened the gold and vermilion lacquer box on the table. There were ten small cups and ten tea cakes neatly placed inside.

Yao Shanzhi took out a piece of tea cake, put it into the teapot, and poured hot water into it.

After a while, the fragrance of tea lingered.

Yao Shanzhi poured the tea into the cup, stretched out his hand and said, "Everyone, please."

Zhao Wangshu picked up the small cup, brought it to his nose and sniffed it. It was refreshing, unlike ordinary tea. She took a sip, and the fragrant tea flowed over the tip of her tongue and flowed into her throat. The warmth spread in her chest.

“This tea is a bit special, it looks like a flower and a fruit. I can’t remember what it is at the moment.” Lin Qianyi said.

“It’s a bit like the fragrance of gardenia.” Fang Jingshu said after tasting it.

“It is a good tea that uses flowers and fruits without losing its mellowness.” Zhao Wangshu said with a smile.

Lu Wenqiu said: "This tea not only has a unique aroma, mellow taste, but also has a long aftertaste. It is really a rare good tea."

Qin Youzi glanced sideways at Fang Jingshu, "This tea There is a fresh feeling in the aroma, which makes people feel like they are in the mountains and forests. It’s so wonderful.”

Yao Shan Zhi smiled and said: “This tea is called ‘Zhibai’, for this time For the tea tasting party, I asked my elder brother to find it for me."

"Gardenia, your brother really loves you." Lin Qianyi said enviously.

She also has a brother, but he doesn’t show much love to her and always grabs her attention and her things.

"He is my brother, he dares not to love me." Yao Shanzhi said arrogantly.

When they heard about the tea that Yao Zhen helped find, these people praised it even more, as if the tea was picked from an immortal's tea garden.

Zhao Wangshu silently looked at the tea cakes in the tea box, as well as the nine-cake tea. The first tea was so highly praised. What should I say next?

Are there so many words?

The purple clay teapot is not big, and if one person drinks one cup, there won’t be much tea in it.

Changing to a clean teapot, Yao Shanzhi put another piece of tea cake into it and poured hot water into it.

The second tea is also brewed. This tea is darker in color and has a richer aroma.

Another cup for each person, Yao Shanzhi smiled and said: "This tea has not been named yet. After you taste it, you can choose a suitable name."

After hearing this, the girls became more interested. They drank water to clean their mouths and continued to drink tea.

After just a few sips of tea, I was full of praise, as if I had tasted the dew and nectar.

"This tea has a strong aroma and endless aftertaste, as if you are in a deep valley, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. I think it can be called 'the fairy dew of the deep valley'." Song Yuanqu suggested.

Lu Wenqiu waved his hands and said: "No, no, this violates Youzi's name."

Qin Youzi smiled and said: "It's nothing, if you can use my name as Chaye It's my honor to name it."

She herself didn't mind, Yao Shan Zhi said with a smile: "Then it's called 'Yougu Xianlu'."

"Gardenia , Has the chef changed in the mansion? This pastry tastes very good." Lin Qianyi ate a piece of water chestnut cake.

“This is a new product launched by Taihelou.” Yao Shanzhi replied.

Then comes the third tea, this tea is still unnamed.

The color of this tea is rosy, like the rays of the setting sun, charming and beautiful; the aroma is rich and long-lasting.

After entering the mouth, the taste is mellow and the aftertaste is sweet and strong.

The tea soup spreads in the mouth, giving people a warm and peaceful atmosphere.

"What does the name Hongyun Xiangming mean?" Fang Jingshu asked.

Others had no objections, but Qin Youzi said: "This name is too vulgar and too straightforward."

"Then please ask Youzi to choose an elegant and refined name. ." Fang Jingshu was also a little annoyed that Qin Youzi was always targeting her.

"I think the name 'Jinse Minghua' is good." Qin Youzi also explained in order to get everyone to agree, "Jinse highlights the color of the tea, and Minghua highlights the color of the tea." Noble quality."

The name Jinse Minghua is indeed better than Hongyun Xiangming, but the quality is limited.

"Hongyun Xiangming is indeed a bit straightforward, but 'Jinse Minghua' is a little more deliberate." Ma Qiaoqiao is not afraid of offending people and speaks frankly, "I think 'Red Clouds Fragrance' 'This name is better. It not only depicts the color of the tea like the rays of the sunset, but also highlights the richness and lasting aroma of the tea."

Yao Shanzhi didn't want to hear the quarrel between Fang Jingshu and Qin Youzi, so she made a quick decision, " This name is good, the name of this tea is 'Chixia Liufu'."

Neither Fang Jingshu nor Qin Youzi got the name of the tea. Fang Jingshu's expression did not change, but Qin Youzi glared at her hatefully.

The fourth tea has a name: Gu Mu Xiangquan.

The color of tea is as bright as amber, and the fragrance of tea is like the freshness of ancient forests and the sweetness of mountain springs.sweet.

The tea is golden in color and has a rich and mellow aroma, as if people can see the clear spring among the ancient trees, shining with golden light in the sun.

Song Yuanqu took a sip, and a flash of admiration flashed in his eyes, "This tea is really wonderful."

"It is indeed wonderful." Qin Youzi took another sip of tea, "I have never tasted such a unique taste."

Ma Qiaoqiao nodded slightly, "The taste of this tea is very unique and unforgettable."

Another pass Tout, then taste the other six teas.

In order to host this tea tasting banquet, Yao Shanzhi really put a lot of thought into it. There are ten types of tea, with different flavors, some strong and some light, some sweet and some bitter, some fragrant and some aftertaste. endless.

Tasting tea is like tasting life, from strong to light, from bitter to sweet, every taste is memorable.

"I once heard someone say that drinking tea is not only enjoyment, but also a kind of practice." Song Yuanqu said slowly.

"The abbot of Huangjue Temple said this." Yao Shanzhi stroked the non-existent beard on his chin and said in an old tone, "Every cup of tea has its own unique taste and story. , Tasting tea is savoring life. Only by feeling it with your heart can you truly appreciate the charm of tea and the true meaning of life, Amitabha."

"Pfft." Everyone was amused by her.

"Gardenia, the tea tasting banquet you held is really unforgettable. I would like to use an ancient poem to express my feelings: 'There is a true meaning in this, but I have forgotten to explain it.'" Ma Qiao Qiao said.

"That's good." Everyone agreed.

Yao Shanzhi smiled heartily, "You all think that if I hold this tea banquet well, I will be successful. Do you still want to drink that kind of tea?"

There is still some time before noon, so I have to continue drinking tea and eating snacks.

Everyone’s opinions are not unanimous. Fang Jingshu, Zhao Wangshu, and Song Yuanqu prefer the eighth Qinghuan tea. Although it is bland, it is endlessly memorable.

Ma Qiaoqiao and Lu Wenqiu like Chixia Liufu, while Lin Qianyi and others like the ninth Mingxin Oolong.

Everyone was enjoying tea and chatting.

Topics range from tea ceremony to poetry to the customs and customs of various places.

Unknowingly, it was noon, and the maid came in to report, "County Master, the tea banquet is ready."

"Everyone, please move to the banquet hall." Yao Shan Zhi stood up with a smile and said.