The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 110 Glass, Tea and Flowers

After scented scented tea became popular in the Song Dynasty and surrounding countries, homemade scented teas have appeared among the people, and the tea leaves are reprocessed by themselves, but usually by mixing flowers.That is, the petals are mixed directly into the tea and then brewed.

The scented tea produced in this way is called mixed scented tea, because there are very few scented scented teas, and it is not as pure as scented scented tea, so it is just a way of self-entertainment, which does not make much sense.

It can also be seen that the production method of scented scented tea is indeed still a secret that is temporarily difficult to find out.

This also made Zou Xuelai, the judge of the tea case who knew the truth, be very polite to Yun Yanhui. When Yunyan came back to report to him, he was very polite and did not accept Yunyan's full courtesy. If you come to help, you are asking for help, so don't be too polite to him.

Although the facts are true, it is really rare for Zou Xuelai to be so eloquent as the chief of an important department. Work hard.

Zou Xuelai said melancholy: "To tell you the truth, our tea desk is so busy that we never touch the ground every day. Although we are all busy with tea-related things, in terms of internal research, we may not be as deep as you."

"Don't dare, I don't understand tea, I'm just a layman..." Yun Yan said the truth, he really doesn't understand tea, he used to drink more Coke...

But Zou Xuelai said: "Hey, how can you say that, you are the official who said that you are an expert in flowers, wine and tea."

Yun Yan felt so guilty that she was dying, and said in a low voice, "Did the officials say that I am uneducated..."

Zou Xuelai: "Huh?"

It seems not.

"Haha, it's nothing." Yunyan replied, looking at Zou Xuelai's study, and saw a wooden bracket in the corner, with several pots of spider plants hanging on it, and a glass vase full of flowers on the top. Peony flowers, the translucent bright colors reflect the colors of the flower branches, forming an interesting contrast.

Glassware was not uncommon at this time, and it was a relatively fashionable object, also known as colored glaze, which was mostly used for flower arrangement, and was also used as wine and tableware.

Compared with modern glassware, their transparency is not high enough, but it can be regarded as exquisite.

Zou Xue came to see Yunyan staring back at the glass vase, misunderstood for a while, and said: "This is a glass vase of Dashi, which is harder than our Dasong. I will order someone to put it in your study?"

Yun Yan snapped back to her senses, and said embarrassingly: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that, I just suddenly had an idea about scented tea."

"So fast?" Zou Xuelai was shocked, this person was too cheap to borrow, and he was still reporting, so he already had an idea?

Zou Xuelai is not an idiot either. He rolled his eyes on the glass vase and understood a bit, "Nowadays people like to use colored glass vases for seasonal flowers. Could it be that scented tea should be paired with colored glass?"

"Scented scented tea paired with colored glass is nothing new. What's more, the appearance of scented scented tea is the same as that of ordinary tea, and it won't be particularly beautiful when brewed in glass." Yunyan smiled back, "Nowadays, folks make their own A scented tea that brews fresh flower petals directly into the tea leaves and is better than nothing.”

Zou Xuelai was attracted unconsciously. Relying on his intuition from years of experience in this industry, he felt that Yunyan must have something to say next.

Yun Yan did not disappoint Zou Xuelai, "I was thinking that this method is actually worth learning from. Is it possible to tightly bundle the whole fresh flowers with tea leaves and brew them in a glass vessel with high transparency? unfold, and the time flowers in it will bloom in the water."

This is the craft scented tea that was once popular in modern times. The tea can be scented. In this way, it has both aesthetics and uniqueness, and there are thousands of changes in shape, so it is very popular.

Zou Xuelai's face slowly turned red, which was caused by excitement. He couldn't hide his excitement and said: "This move will not only bring scented tea to a higher level, the price will rise again, and it will also drive the sales of glazed wares..."

Nowadays, the best utensils in restaurants are still silverware, followed by glassware. Many people use glassware for drinking at banquets.However, the introduction of glazed vessels in tea making has never been seen before. This move is definitely popular among the people. It is different from wine. No matter men, women, young or old, everyone will be interested in this.

Just thinking about the scene of the flowers spreading out with the tea leaves in the water, Zou Xuelai felt that it would be a big hit.

Yun Yan still muttered: "The types and shapes can be enriched, it will be more beautiful."

Panting heavily, Zou Xuelai took Yun Yanhui's hand: "Tell me, what are the chances of the research being successful?"

Yun Yan was stunned for a moment, "It's quite big."

He only learned about this kind of craft scented tea incidentally when he was learning about scented scented tea. Unlike scented scented tea, he not only read the information, but also followed the whole process of making it.However, as long as more experiments are done based on the information in memory, it should be possible to figure it out, it's just a matter of time.

"Hahahahaha! Good! Very good!" Zou Xuelai laughed loudly, "Now, I can finally deal with the officials, and it's not in vain for me to roll around in front of the palace."

Yun Yan replied: "..."

Did you almost roll over?Did it really roll over? !

"I will entrust this matter to you, Yanhui," Zou Xuelai called him kindly, "you can study it with peace of mind, and for other things, just ask me if you have any requirements, and I will satisfy as much as I can. If you have any other things on weekdays, you can tell me as much as you want, they are all on your own."

I have to say that Zou Xuelai is really generous. Yun Yanhui looked at his vase a few more times, and he could think of sending a vase. What's more, now that Yun Yanhui really came up with an idea for him, before it could be realized, his side It's guaranteed.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not be polite when I have difficulties." Yun Yan replied without being pretentious, and responded directly.

Zou Xuelai finally felt relieved, and said, "Okay! Then it's settled!"

Zou Xuelai, the judge of the Tangtang tea case, is very busy with his affairs. It is already very important to take time to see Yunyan back. Now another good thing has been arranged. He is in a good mood, but he has to work, so he speaks nicely and goes back to Yunyan. illustrate.

"I understand. You are busy with government affairs, so I'll go say hello to my colleagues too." Yun Yan left after returning.

Naturally, Zou Xuelai will also order people to fully cooperate with Yunyan to study the craft scented tea.

The division of labor in the tea case is very detailed, but it does not include research in this area. Yun Yanhui is now a registered tea paper storehouse, and then allocated some people to use for him, some are from the tea case, and some are from the palace. workshop people.

The Inner Tea Paper Storehouse was originally responsible for the supply of Yulongfeng fine tea and paper ink. Yunyan was originally ordered by the emperor, so it is only natural that it is hung here.

Yun Yan went back to communicate with the craftsmen, and found that they had done a lot of research on the scenting technology in a short period of time, and came to some useful conclusions, such as the scenting time of scented tea, the amount of flowers mixed, and the amount of drying. How can the temperature make the taste and aroma of scented tea the best.

Compared with the scented tea made by Yun Yanhui at the beginning, the current scented tea has taken a big step forward and is more refined.

Yun Yanhui has to admire the labor and wisdom of the ancient people. He is standing on the shoulders of giants, but these people are not.

And these craftsmen were a little proud at first, after all scented scented tea is becoming popular now, and they are responsible for making tea for officials.However, when Yun Yanhui spoke out about the idea of ​​craft scented tea, everyone was convinced.

Needless to say, if the research is successful, it will definitely increase the value of scented tea, which is much more powerful than their research on how to make the scenting frequency less, but the effect remains the same, so as to reduce costs!

Yun Yan returned to true love for the simple and simple ancient people, who were subdued so easily, and could do whatever they were asked to do.

In such a relaxed environment, Yun Yanhui and his new colleagues came to the public kitchen of the tea table for dinner. This was the first time he ate at the tea table.

Then, Yun Yan returned with emotion.

——Although the tea table is very rich, it seems that the food is not particularly good!

Zhao Yunchu, who was specially invited from Dali Temple next door, also said indifferently, "It's not that good."

At the beginning, the little official who brought Yunyan back to Dali Temple said in shame: "The chef of Kaifeng Prefecture is famous all over Bianjing..."

"I'm going to apply to Bao Futai to borrow a cook to follow me." Yun Yan turned back and said, "Although you may not be able to change your public cook, but at least for this period of time, you can eat better with me Bar……"

After all, the public chef of Kaifeng Mansion is already a famous brand now, even if Yun Yan returns to her, it is impossible to break the balance arbitrarily and change every yamen in Bianjing, which involves too many interests.

Moreover, the successful reform of the public kitchen in Kaifeng Mansion has a lot to do with his growing vegetables and subsidizing the public kitchen with its income, which is not a trivial matter.

However, Yun Yan's words made everyone very happy.

Zhao Yunchu's complexion also looked better, he sat far away from Yun Yanhui - he was squeezed away by other colleagues, and the food was not particularly delicious, so his complexion has not been very good.

"Then I..." Ai Ai said in Zhao Yun's early stage, staring at Yunyan back like a puppy begging for food, as if he was a little afraid that Yunyan would refuse again because of avoiding suspicion, and he didn't even dare to continue talking.

Yun Yan softened her heart, what's wrong with Wuli Xiaochu in the evil emotional drama, now she doesn't even dare to ask for food, for fear of being rejected by me, however, Xiaochu just wants to eat in a good canteen!

"It's next door anyway, let's eat together."

"Hmm..." Zhao Yunchu responded softly, his eyelashes drooping down to block the light in his eyes.

……

There is a saying, called out of control.

During the previous diplomatic reception, Honglu Temple and the Privy Council borrowed the cook from Kaifeng Mansion. This time, Yunyan borrowed the cook from back home, which further inspired the Bianjing officials.

Although we can't reform casually like Kaifeng Mansion, we can borrow people from Kaifeng Mansion!

It would be best if the status is a little bit higher, and then let him apply to Bao Zheng and take a cook with him.

The department that can have overlapping powers with Kaifeng Mansion is the happiest, because borrowing people is just and aboveboard.All of a sudden, the officials of Kaifeng Mansion became popular figures, and they were scrambled to be seconded to other departments, and even caused looting.

Bao Zheng had no choice but to limit the number of people—otherwise you would come to borrow and he would come to borrow too, and there would be no one in Kaifeng Mansion!

Moreover, after a certain amount of time, when all the departments knew Yun Yan's ability to come back, he became the number one candidate on the loan list...