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Preparing and Drinking Chinese Tea

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Step 5: Pouring the Tea

Pouring tea into the small fragrance cup

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Remove the sieve and pour tea into the thimble-shaped fragrance cup. Place the small teacup over the thimble and then turn upside down. This is how the tea should be served to your guests.
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