Tea Towel

The tea towel is essential to the process of tea brewing. It is used in wiping both the exterior of the tea sets and the water or tea stains at the base. Choose towels that are highly absorbent when buying tea towels.

Folding the tea towel

Method 1:

1. Demarcate the towel into three equal parts, and fold from both ends.

2. Demarcate the folded towel into three equal parts.

3. Fold again inward twice and smoothen it.

4. Place the towel seam side facing the tea brewer.

Method 2:

1. Demarcate the tea towel into four equal parts and fold the two ends inward, aligned with the middle line.

2. Demarcate the folded towel in four equal parts again and repeat.

3. Fold the folded towel into two and smoothen it.

4. Place the towel seam side facing the tea brewer.

Using the tea towel

Lift the towel with both hands, thumbs on top and the remaining four fingers below. Free the right hand to hold the item to be cleaned.

Dos and Don’ts:

• Avoid using the lea towel as a dishcloth. The tea towel's purpose is to dry the exterior of the tea set or mop the water or tea stains at the base of the tea set. However, water or tea stains on the tray or table should be cleaned with other towels. Using the tea towel to clear discarded fruit peek off the table is a sign of disrespect to the guests.

• Avoid using wet tea towels. Ensure that the tea towel is dry before using

• Avoid using tea towels that are frayed, scruffy or dyed towels.