WATER IS ONE OF THE MAIN BREWING MEDIUMS FOR TEA, AND IS CELEBRATED FOR ITS ROLE IN TEA MASTERY. IT IS A SYMBOL OF BALANCE, CLARITY, AND THE CONTINUOUS FLOW OF LIFE.
Water is naturally solvent & adaptable, gracefully conforming to the shape of its surroundings, symbolising flexibility, tradition and innovation. It enhances the unique qualities of tea, ensuring a balanced and nuanced infusion symbolising transformation and renewal.
Beyond its physical role, water carries a spiritual symbolism of purity and clarity. Its ever-flowing nature represents the dynamic, cyclical processes of life, the body and the mind.
THE CATALYST OF TRANSFORMATION
IN THE ART OF TEA BLENDING, WATER IS THE CATALYST THAT TRANSFORMS DRY LEAVES INTO A VIBRANT, LIVING BREW. IT REPRESENTS THE LIFE FORCE THAT CLEANSES, PURIFIES AND AWAKENS THE TEA, RELEASING ITS FLAVOURS AND AROMAS.
Gently steeping tea in water unlocks the natural benefits and nutrients locked within the plant cells. Water causes the cell walls to break down, releasing essential oils. This preserves the infusion but also enhances it by releasing delicate flavours and health benefits into the water, retaining many of the nutrients that might otherwise be lost with harsher brewing methods.
This creates a richer, more nuanced brew that carries both tradition and innovation in every sip.
THE CONNECTOR OF ELEMENTS
WATER IS A BRIDGE BETWEEN NATURE AND ART. IT DRAWS OUT THE NATURAL FLAVOURS, AROMAS, AND TEXTURES OF TEA LEAVES, BLENDING THEM INTO A COHERENT, HARMONIOUS EXPERIENCE.
In tea blending, the quality of water important as water helps to combine ingredients into a harmonious and nourishing brew, reflecting Sharlee's handcrafted balance in every blend. We recommend using the cleanest, most purified and PH balanced water possible, ensuring that minerals or chemicals do not interfere with the natural taste of our loose leaf teas.