Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 86 Drinking Tea
  The musician played "Mountains and Flowing Waters", which is the custom of tea tasting parties. This piece of music must be played in every tea tasting party. The sound of the piano is like trickling water and towering mountains, which 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 in 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 her nose and sniffed it. The fragrance was refreshing, unlike the usual tea fragrance. She took a sip, and the fragrant tea liquid slid over the tip of her tongue and flowed into her throat. 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 smells a bit like gardenia." Fang Jingshu said after tasting it.

"The tea is made from flowers and fruits without losing the mellowness. It is indeed a good tea." 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, "There is a refreshing feeling in the aroma of this tea, as if you are in the mountains and forests. It's so wonderful."

Yao Shanzhi smiled and said: "This tea is called 'Gardenia White'. For this 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 shows no affection for her and always grabs her attention and her things.

"He is my brother, how dare he not 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 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 the teapot to a clean one, 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. It feels like being 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 hand and said, "No, no, it's against Youzi's reputation."

Qin Youzi smiled and said: "It's nothing. It would be my honor if the tea could be named after me."

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

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

"This is a new product launched by Taihe Building." Yao Shanzhi replied.

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

The color of this tea is ruddy, 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 sweet.

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

"What do you think of the name Hongyun Xiangming?" Fang Jingshu asked. Others had no objections, but Qin Youzi said: "This name is too vulgar and too straightforward."

"Then please give Youzi an elegant and refined name." Fang Jingshu was a little annoyed at Qin Youzi's constant criticism.

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

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 was not afraid of offending people and said bluntly, "I think the name 'Chixia Liufu' is better, as it depicts The color of the tea is like the rays of the sunset, and the rich and lasting aroma of the tea is highlighted.”

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

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

The fourth tea has a name: Gumu Xiangquan.

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

The tea is golden in color, fragrant and mellow, and it seems that people can see the clear spring among the ancient trees, shining with golden light in the sun.

Song Yuanqu took a sip, a hint 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."

After another round of praise, I then tasted the other six teas.

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

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

"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 Only by feeling it with your heart can you truly appreciate the flavor of tea and the true meaning of life, Amitabha.”

"Pfft." Everyone was amused by her.

"Gardenia, the tea tasting banquet you hosted was 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 Qiaoqiao said.

"Well said." Everyone agreed.

Yao Shanzhi smiled heartily, "You all think that if I manage 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 the tea and chatting.

Topics range from tea ceremonies to poetry to local customs and customs.

Unconsciously, 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 Shanzhi stood up and said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)