in2ebook Chapter 160 Talented Player
Chapter 160 Talented Player
The Teapot Care Brush is a specially designed brush for maintaining teapots and high-end tea trays. Made from pure, natural animal bristles, the brush head is gentle on the teapot, ensuring seamless care. The patented, ergonomic handle is comfortable to hold and easy to use, perfect for cleaning and maintaining various teaware, including purple clay and ceramic teaware.
Shanshan has a lot of these things. If it was just an ordinary teapot care pen, Shanshan would naturally not be so happy, but the boss here said that this teapot care pen was once used by the "Tea God".
Besides Lu Yu, the Tea Saint, another person who can be called the "Tea God" is Shennong, because it was he who discovered the medicinal value of tea by tasting hundreds of herbs.
Shanshan actually didn't know who it was. She wanted that tea-raising pen because she could feel the rich tea aroma coming from it!
In the words of Mr. Lu, tea leaves are alive when they are growing on the tree. After they are picked, even if they are made into tea leaves, they are just dead tea. He only sees that the tea leaves that are made by Shining are full of vitality.
In other words, it is very difficult to preserve the tea aroma, especially with inanimate objects like teapot-raising pens, which are simply not enough to keep the tea aroma on them for a long time.
The live broadcast continued. Jiang Ningming had negotiated with the staff and confirmed that it could continue. Furthermore, after learning that Shanshan was a live streamer with a considerable following, the staff said that there would be a small gift after the game.
After getting the number plate, Shanshan stood at the back of the line and started queuing.
Quan Fei and An Qingjie sat in the audience and watched. Jiang Ningming was still the shining official photographer.
While waiting, everyone watched the game in front of them, and each of them couldn't help but worry about Shanshan.
Because there are five levels in the competition, the first level is tea identification, which means that the opponent will randomly provide you with several teas, and you must at least say the name of the tea.
The second level is image recognition, which means the other party will provide some pictures so that you can distinguish what the other party is doing.
The third level is "Identify People." They will serve you five cups of tea, and your task is to identify which tea comes from which person. This is the most difficult level, and it's where most people get stuck.
Since no one has been able to pass the third level, no one knows what the fourth and fifth levels are until now.
Shanshan looked calm, but Jiang Ningming beside her couldn't help but worry: "Shanshan, this seems a bit too difficult, can you do it?"
The gleaming gaze first shifted from the teapot-raising pen to Jiang Ningming behind the camera. Then, he couldn't help but laugh. "Let me put it this way, if this exam were on Traditional Chinese Medicine, I'd probably be a little worried. But tea, as long as the question is about tea, I haven't encountered anything that can stump me yet!"
In your words, as long as it's related to tea, I'm a natural talent!"
After saying the last sentence, Shanshan raised his head proudly.
The live broadcast room was instantly filled with comments from fans. Everyone expressed their opinions, and various emotions intertwined together, making it very lively.
[Shanshan is so domineering! I love her confidence. I believe Shanshan will be no problem and will definitely pass the test easily!]
[But this third level is so hard. So many people have gotten stuck before, and I'm a little worried about Shanshan. But Shanshan is so confident, maybe he can really create a miracle!]
Don't worry, we all know how much effort Shanshan has put into researching tea. She has a deep understanding of tea, so she'll definitely pass. I'm ready to celebrate!
I'm just waiting to see how Shanshan performs in this arena. Those who find this level difficult definitely don't have Shanshan's deep knowledge of tea. Come on, Shanshan! We'll always support you!
What if Winky fails this level? I'm a little scared to think about it. But Winky is so amazing, so it shouldn't happen...
[Please stop being so cynical, Shanshan! She's a tea prodigy! She's said anything tea-related can't faze her, so we should trust her. And even if she doesn't pass, Shanshan will still be the best in our hearts!]
[That's right, no matter what the outcome, it's impressive that Shanshan dared to take on this challenge. However, I still firmly believe that Shanshan can successfully pass this level and then move on to the fourth and fifth levels!]
At this time, the fans in the live broadcast room also held their breath, and the number of barrages was much less than before. Everyone was nervously paying attention to the challenge that Shanshan was about to face.
Finally, it was Shanshan's turn to perform. She took a deep breath, walked steadily onto the stage, and with a confident smile on her face, she nodded slightly to the host.
The first stage, "Tea Identification," began. Staff quickly presented three exquisite tea trays, each holding a small handful of different tea leaves. Shanshan calmly walked over to the first tray, leaned over, and sniffed the tea leaves. The refreshing aroma of beans instantly filled her nostrils, and she knew the answer. She then examined the leaves' shape—flat, smooth, and tender green. Without hesitation, she declared, "This is West Lake Longjing, produced in the mountains surrounding West Lake Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang."
Then she moved to the second tea tray. Even before she got close, a rich, floral, and fruity aroma filled her nostrils. Na Shanshan picked up a leaf and examined it carefully. The leaves curled into a spiral, their white hairs visible. "This is Biluochun, produced in the East and West Dongting Mountains of Taihu Lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu." Her voice was clear and firm.
Finally, she came to the third tea tray. This time, the leaves exuded a distinct smoky aroma, their leaves were tightly bound and dark in color. Shanshan closed her eyes slightly, savoring the aroma, then opened them and said, "This is Lapsang Souchong, from the Wuyishan National Nature Reserve in Fujian."
The host showed a look of surprise on his face, and then announced: "Congratulations to this contestant, he passed the first level successfully!" There was a burst of warm applause from the audience. Quan Fei and An Qingjie cheered excitedly in the audience, and the live broadcast room was instantly flooded with various comments of praise.
[Shanshan is so awesome! This is so easy!]
[I knew Shanshan could do it! His knowledge of tea is incredible!]
[Waiting for the second level, keep going, Shanshan! ]
The second stage, "Image Recognition," began with a staff member displaying five images on a large screen. The first showed a tea artist warming a cup. Without hesitation, Shanshan immediately replied, "This is a cup warmer. The purpose is to raise the temperature of the teaware, allowing the tea leaves to release their aroma better."
The second picture showed a person plucking fresh tea leaves with just one bud and one leaf in a tea garden. Na Shanshan replied, "This is tea leaf plucking. This standard of plucking tea leaves with just one bud and one leaf is often used to make high-quality green tea."
The next few pictures are scenes of rolling tea leaves, fermenting tea leaves and drying tea leaves. Na Shanshan accurately stated the names and functions of the corresponding processes.
Just when Shanshan thought she'd passed the second level, a painting suddenly appeared behind her. It depicted four tea-fighting competitors, divided into two groups of two. The leader of the left-hand team, holding a teacup in his left hand and a teapot in his right, gazed up at his competitors. His assistant stood nearby, holding the teapot in his right hand and the teacup in his left, their hands spaced far apart as they prepared to pour tea. The right-hand team was equally impressive, fully prepared, each equipped with a tea stove and a tea basket. The leader, holding a teacup in his right hand, intently savored the tea's fragrance.