Are you making tea wrong? Australians rediscover 'correct' way to brew tea using forgotten ancient tradition Australians have rediscovered the tradition of 'turning the teapot' READ MORE: I couldn't believe my eyes when I received this 'iced tea' at a cafe By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:41 EDT, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 01:41 EDT, 20 June 2024 e-mail View comments Australian tea enthusiasts have discovered a 'forgotten' tradition that stems back centuries - and the spiritual act has a practical reason. A New South Wales resident came across the 'correct way' to make tea by turning the teapot clockwise thrice and anticlockwise thrice after pouring boiling water in. 'My family never did this, but I've had a few people tell me it's tradition.
The reasons I've been given are 'for good luck', 'to settle the leaves', and 'to make the brew stronger',' she shared on Reddit . She wondered if it was a 'real' Aussie tradition or just a 'generational joke to make people do something silly and unnecessary' - but the act goes back centuries. Tea expert Cara Chen told FEMAIL in a Gongfu tea ceremony, pouring the kettle anticlockwise instead of clockwise is rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy, emphasising the natural flow of energy (Qi) and promoting harmony.
Tea expert Cara Chen told FEMAIL in a Gongfu tea ceremony, pouring the kettle anticlockwise instead of clockwise is rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy In addition to the benefits of the Gongfu ceremony,.
