Chapter 224 Melody’s Performance
Chapter 224 Melody’s Performance
Melody’s voice flowed softly as she casually introduced The Hundred Plays.
In truth, her background as a voice actor lent an effortless quality to her tone and created a deep sense of immersion, blending beautifully with the serene atmosphere of the tea ceremony,
The art form known as The Hundred Plays has its roots in the Aetherian tea culture. It uses tea as ink, painting with tea in a process also known as the Tea Infusion Ritual or Tea Dyeing. This practice is somewhat similar to the latte art seen in coffee–making, but it predates it and is considerably more challenging.
Melody concluded her explanation.
The viewers felt a wave of cultural enlightenment wash over them
“I once mistakenly believed that The Hundred Plays resembled foreign latte art, but it’s actually a refined art that our ancestors passed down. Unfortunately, the lack of people who inherited the skill has allowed latte art to gain prominence in our country, while our own culture is at risk of fading away. What a shame!”
“Latte art is created with foam, and the designs aren’t particularly difficult. I wonder what kind of designs The Hundred Plays can produce. I’m so curious!“
“Did anyone else notice Amanda suddenly wearing a mask? Did she get into a fight?”
“Who would dare to be rude to a guest in Regal Glade, with so many people around?” Maybe she’s just a pampered heiress worried about the sun.”
After the brief cultural lesson, Melody gracefully took her seat.
Her poise and restraint radiated a sense of comfort, embodying the refined demeanor one would expect. from someone with depth and heritage.
Melanie observed with satisfaction, her charming eyes shimmering with a hint of pride.
No wonder Truman admired her; the girl was indeed wise,
If only she could turn Melody into the wife of her good–of–nothing son, and that would be perfect,
With that thought, she cast a glance at Alfred, who had tried to sit up straight after she had given him a
kick.
His expression was soft, and his deep brown eyes were clear and bright. His gaze rested on Melody as he leaned his chin into his hand. His lashes hung low, gently fluttering.
It seemed like Alfred was very interested in his new sister–in–law.
A sudden thought startled Melanie; she wondered if this boy genuinely liked Melody.
Amanda stood in front of the teacup, skillfully performing the traditional tea ceremony–techniques she
knew so well.
However, The Hundred Plays diverged from standard tea preparation; it not only required the tea to be
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brewed evenly without dispersing but also demanded that the creamy white tea could be shaped and defined using a tea spoon along with the tea leaves to create the desired artistic designs.
First, they both needed fea paste as their ingredient.
They employed the tea blending technique, adding water with a tea spoon or from a teapot to change the patterns of the tea.
They each retrieved their usual tea paste in silence.
Amanda’s gaze was steady as she began her actions, glancing over at Melody as she took her own portion
of tea paste.
A subtle flicker passed through her eyes.
Amanda then switched to her traditional tea–making method. Her demeanor calmed as she expertly manipulated the ingredients.
After training under Percy, she had indeed honed her skills.
Many were drawn to her serene and graceful presence as she focused intently on her task.
Of course, following Melody’s dazzling start, everyone was eager to see what she would create next.
Melody’s tea–making movements were distinctly different from Amanda’s.
She still used the Seven Tea Pouring Method, yet The Hundred Plays required a higher level of density control in the tea and foam.
Therefore, her movements were even more intricate.
She began by retrieving the tea paste she had prepared earlier.
Measuring the tea and adjusting it to a glue–like consistency, her hands worked deftly as she poured. boiling water in, mixing it like sesame paste until it turned into a viscous substance, ensuring that every granule dissolved, the tea powder binding together perfectly.
This was the first infusion.
Next, Melody blended the mixture perfectly with a teaspoon. She then employed the tea tapping technique, which required an even force and careful precision.
The rhythm of her movements created a sound reminiscent of rain falling on the ground.
The second infusion, the third… all the way to the fifth.
The pouring of water was a meticulous process, with each infusion carefully measured.
Apply the tapping technique evenly, mimicking the rhythmic pattern of ripples on water. She was careful not to rush, allowing the tea to develop a gentle foam that resembled light clouds. Then, she took advantage of the foam’s formation to move on to the next step before it vanished.
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Each step was under Melody’s careful control; she lowered her gaze, assessing the color of the tea in her
cup.
It was said the tea should reach just a quarter of the cup. Upon observation, she noticed that the tea had taken on a white hue and the foam covered all of the tea..
After completing the fifth infusion, the tea reached the perfect balance, with the sound of her tapping ringing like music in the air.
Her control over each step was flawless, captivating everyone around her.
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