Gongfu Cha

Gongfu Cha is a traditional Chinese tea brewing ceremony, originating from the Fujian and Guangdong provinces, that emphasizes the art of preparing and appreciating high-quality loose-leaf teas like oolong, pu-erh, or black tea. It involves using specialized small teaware, including a Yixing clay teapot or a gaiwan, and precise techniques to extract the tea's nuanced flavors through multiple short infusions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a beverage, it is virtually calorie-free and contains no carbs, fat, or protein. Its key nutrients are antioxidants like catechins and polyphenols, along with a moderate amount of caffeine that can vary by tea type.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	2 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	0.2 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	2 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Fluoride	0.3 mg
Catechins	50 mg
L-Theanine	20 mg
Caffeine	30 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The ceremony is a meditative practice that transforms tea drinking into a mindful ritual, focusing on the sensory experience of aroma, taste, and texture. Nutritionally, the repeated short infusions can draw out different compounds from the leaves, offering a complex profile of beneficial antioxidants with each pour.