As a savvy consumer, it is the most reasonable thing to do before buying tea. But why should you test tea before buying? What needs to be paid attention to? Let’s learn about tea testing together!
Why is tea testing important?
Everyone has different taste preferences. Some like quiet floral scents, while others prefer rich and mellow tea. Testing the tea first can ensure whether the taste of the tea is similar to your own preferences, and avoid buying tea that is too different. On the other hand, it also helps consumers understand whether the quality of tea products meets their requirements, which is definitely a guarantee.
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Why buy tea online?
1. Avoid blind sales by clerks and reduce embarrassment. Second, you can try brewing according to your own regular methods, which is more suitable for personal needs. As online shopping becomes more and more popular, going to a tea house to try tea is no longer a necessity! Many online tea shops provide tea tasting activities, recommending teas according to customers’ taste preferences, and sending out a small amount of tasting bottles for them to try tea at home. The time is more convenient and flexible. You can try tea and buy tea without leaving home, which makes many daily routines more convenient. Hong Kong people who are busy at work and cannot take time to try tea at a tea house.
#"When trying tea, how do you tell the store your preferences?"
You must first tell the store three things - the type of tea you often drink, your favorite aroma and taste. No matter how good the tea in the store is, if it doesn’t suit your taste, it’s useless to introduce anything. Take our store as an example. If a customer wants to try Phoenix Dancong, he must first understand the type of tea he usually likes to drink, his favorite aroma, taste intensity and sweetness before he can recommend a suitable tea. Because it is also Phoenix Dancong, you can There is a huge difference.
If customers like light floral aroma, they should choose lightly fermented and lightly roasted teas such as [Rose Fragrance Phoenix Dancong], [Jasmine Fragrance Phoenix Dancong] and other floral teas. And if customers like to emphasize both floral and fruity aromas and pay attention to the sweet aftertaste of tea, they can choose teas with medium to high fermentation and roasting such as [Fruit Orchid Fragrance Phoenix Single Cong] and [Premium Honey Orchid Phoenix Single Cong]. So next time the store asks so many questions, don’t find it troublesome. They just want to understand your tea drinking habits and provide more professional and practical suggestions.
What should you pay attention to when trying tea yourself?
Understand the characteristics of tea products
Different tea types require different attention, but you must first understand the characteristics of the tea before trying tea. For example, Phoenix Dancong will be slightly sweet no matter how it is brewed, which is a unique characteristic of tea. If you appreciate Phoenix Dancong according to the standards of drinking green tea, you will easily misunderstand Dancong and fail to feel the true charm of the tea.
Pay attention to brewing conditions
Water temperature, tea volume, and water volume are the three key points that need to be taken care of when making tea. Secondly, you should also pay attention to the dry and wet appearance of the tea leaves, the color, aroma and taste of the tea soup. In addition, geography and water quality may also be factors that affect the flavor of the tea. Generally, stores will include tea brewing instructions and provide standard tea-to-water ratios. Consumers can follow the instructions to brew the tea, eliminating the worry of consumers not being able to test the true taste of the tea at home.
Give timely opinions
Don’t think that sharing your feelings with the store owner after trying the tea is a hassle, because the process of giving suggestions may help you clarify misunderstandings about tea products, or help you better understand your own tastes and health care needs. You don’t need to be professional when sharing your feelings, just simply tell how you feel. So don't be stingy with your opinions, even if you just tell the store whether it tastes good or not, it will be beneficial to both parties.
The above are some suggestions about tea tasting. Testing the tea first before purchasing is to protect consumers and provide them with a more convenient choice. You can also try to participate in the tea tasting event!
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