The traditional East infusion has been installed in our country and is increasingly popular. The Argentine blends combine spices, herbs and even fruits of our Patagonia
In East and Europe, the custom of drinking tea is deeply rooted culturally, while consumption in the West has been rather quiet throughout its history. Currently, there are several brands and establishments are betting on this drink. And they even have begun to develop local blends with aromas and flavors well ours.
These teas are distinguished by copyright mixtures of different strands with spices, herbs, lavender, peppermint, and fruit-orange, blueberries. The result is unique blends, with great personality.
Tea is a beverage that has greater recognition for its health benefits and has become a major alternative is tea. According to Maria Alba Mujica, specialist teas our city, “the consumption of tea is in an open climb. But if it’s a fad, is here to settle. More and more consumers change their preferences and needs, increasing the consumption of this drink, component which has a high healthy. ”
Over time, the ancient beverage has been gaining more space, not only in households but also in Western institutional sector. Therefore, many companies are opting to include the drink in your letter and for creating an entire concept and a space around the tea.
TES “DESIGN”
“Designing and making tea and reading is like poetry, is a way to travel and take time for you,” Inés Berton thinks, for whom this infusion should not be taken only five in the afternoon, but at all times . “Giving someone a cup of tea is a noble act and hospitality. The tea in a ritual, an art that should be enjoyed daily. It is a luxury available in the everyday,” he explains.
Berton is one of the most famous tea sommelier in the world. Argentina and is a blend designed to Dalai Lama. She is the author of the blend of the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Plata (MACLA).
Another understood in this area is the La Plata Maria Alba Mujica, who also designs blends. “It’s a drink that generates wellness. If you are alone, Tava Tea or if you share it with someone.” The creator of magical mixtures formed in cooking and pastry IAG with Osvaldo Gross. In addition, he learned all about the history and the ritual of tea with a Japanese teacher who had no children and wanted to convey all his knowledge.
“Then I started researching on the blends was going to do, were elaborated several years until seven mixtures. Create the blends is very subjective, is an alchemy of aromas, flavors and other skills,” said Mujica, author of “Valley perfumed “(black tea, pears, apples, spices, stevia, jasmine),” American Mint “(red tea, mint and chocolate) and” Patagonia “(red tea, blueberries, hibiscus, rose and soft notes of chocolate)” and others.
How to make a good tea
1.Caliente water until a few minutes before it starts to boil. Yes, contrary to popular belief, water to make tea does not have to boil.
2.Elija tea of your choice. There is one for each time of day. To mention some, Ceylon and Oolong are ideal for the morning, while spice blends are very helpful to take a break during the day.
3.Calcule one heaping teaspoon per person.
4.Vierta water first and then the strands so that the vapor will slowly open.
5.When the case of green tea, let it sit a minute and take it around 80 degrees.
6.The black tea needs to steep for three minutes and should ideally drink about 85 or 90 degrees. Green, from 80/85, and red, from 80/90.
7.Preste attention to smell and then the infusion without burning your mouth, feel the flavor.
8.Siéntese, breathe and enjoy while you relax for 10 minutes. Good music will help you complete this time.
