撮泡
Term · History
pinch-steeping
Literal meaning
pinch + steep
Definition#
A Ming-era Hangzhou way of drinking tea: a pinch of fine loose leaf is placed in a bowl or cup and boiling water poured over it. It is one name for the leaf-steeping that replaced powdered tea after the 1391 decree; Shen Defu credited the Hongwu policy with founding the practice of steeping buds in a pot.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | pinch-steeping Ming method of steeping loose leaf in the cup translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Aufguss im Becher Ming-zeitliches Aufgießen loser Blätter in der Schale translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | заваривание в чаше минский способ: щепоть листа заливают кипятком в чаше translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 撮泡 | |
| 日本語 | 撮泡 |
Common confusions#
- Sometimes taken for a general modern brewing term; historically it names a regional (Hangzhou) cup-steeping style.