Although the place Yun Yanhui looked at is closer to Tokyo, in terms of administrative division, it is Kaifeng County, one of the two Chixian counties in Kaifeng Prefecture. Now, it is still desolate. Fortunately, there are mountains. There is water, although the mountains are not high mountains, and the water is not a big river, but doing some tricks is enough.
In order to welcome the imperial driver, although it is not possible to build an excellent house, the bamboo shed has been set up, and then clothed and cushioned with brocade, it is already a very luxurious temporary residence.
Renzong has never seen any gardens. Although the scenery in front of him is beautiful, he cannot be moved. What impresses him is the scene depicted by Yun Yanhui. Just thinking about what this place will be in the future, Renzong will Happy, with a smile on his face, he asked the accompanying people to wonder: Is this place so beautiful
Chen Lin, that is, Chen Banpan, the general manager next to Renzong, the confidant No. 1, went to the temporary kitchen to see Yun Yanhui. The main thing was to ask him what he was going to eat today. This is asking for Renzong.
As soon as Chen Lin entered, he first smelled a refreshing scent of jasmine flowers, but there was no jasmine flowers here, and he suspected it was the incense on his clothes. But here, in addition to Yun Yanhui, are a few small eunuchs who started to fight. The former did not incense, and the latter was not qualified to incense.
Chen Lin walked closer, only to realize that Yun Yanhui was making tea, and the aroma of jasmine came from the teapot.
Jasmine is still a fashionable thing. It was not long before it was introduced to the Song Dynasty from the Western Regions, but its fragrance has already fascinated a lot. "If I were to cultivate the history of flowers in his year, it would be listed as the number one fragrance in the world", referring to jasmine.
But in the Southern Song Dynasty, jasmine tea appeared, which is what Yun Yanhui is doing now. And it has only been popular for a while. As for modern times, there are more types of scented teas, and many of them are Western-style scented teas.
During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the more popular method of ordering tea was to grind the tea into powder, add water to make a paste, and then order the water. This method of eating is more "heavy taste". The method of making tea is relatively small.
However, scented tea, of course, is more suitable for brewing.
Yun Yan returned to see Chen Lin, and said with a smile, "Chen Banban, I made a pot of tea. Are the officials already eating tea? Bring it to him, or you can try this."
Chen Lin completely forgot what he was going to do, sniffing the aroma, "It's so fragrant, are you making flowers or tea?"
Although it has the fragrance of jasmine, but if you ask carefully, there is also the fragrance of tea mixed in it, which combines very well. When Chen Lin was suspicious, he added jasmine, but the fragrance of the flowers lasted so long, it really puzzled him.
"Of course it's tea." Yun Yan replied, and poured a cup of tea to show him. The tea leaves in it were obviously silver needles, but it was also obviously in addition to the tea fragrance, exuding a quiet jasmine fragrance.
Chen Lin picked up the tea and sniffed carefully, feeling a little bewildered, "What kind of tea is this, why does it smell like jasmine?"
Yunyan returned but smiled silently.
Chen Lin said with emotion: "It seems to be your secret recipe."
It was indeed the secret recipe, but it wasn't that Yun Yanhui didn't want to say it, but it was a little hard to explain.
Before, Yun Yan was thinking about the reception again, thinking about the tricks. After thinking about it, I feel that it is better to really engage in "flowers" and simply eat flowers. In this case, even the refreshments are naturally unified in style.
Coinciding with the blooming of spring flowers in the flower garden of Daxiangguo Temple, Yunyan Hui saw the jasmine flowers and thought about the most widely circulated jasmine tea among the scented teas.
Yun Yanhui interviewed the tea factory in modern times and learned some relevant information. There is a method of making traditional Chinese scented tea, which is called "scenting system".
Tea has the characteristic of absorbing fragrance. Taking advantage of this, mixing and drying flowers and tea will allow the fragrance of flowers to penetrate into the tea.
The more you want the aroma of tea, the more times you need to smell it.
Like Yun Yan returning this time, he was in a hurry and added the time for his experiment. It took four days to make these jasmine teas four times, which cost a lot of jasmine flowers. It is still a little immature, but it can be imported, and it is okay to improve it in the future.
In fact, there is also the practice of scented tea with flowers inside, but Yunyan thinks back, it seems that it is still such a high level, so he chooses scented scented tea.
If there is tea, there must be fruit. Vine cake is a famous dessert in Beijing. The dough is filled with wisteria flowers. The petals are sweetened with sugar, which is sweet and delicious. When you bite into the cake, there is a beautiful purple petal filling , nice and delicious.
As for Bian people's love of chrysanthemums, then chrysanthemums are indispensable. Wrap eggs with petals and fry them in the pot, which is another flavor.
There are also vegetables. I bought a lot of jasmine flowers when smelling tea, and the rest can be used to make soup with tofu. In the future in the Ming Dynasty, it will also be a unique and elegant dish.
There are also meat dishes such as roasted shrimps with roses, scrambled eggs with acacia flowers, and sliced magnolia flowers, all of which are seasonal flowers. When they come on one table, it can be called a story of spring with the taste of spring.
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Yun Yanhui was cooking quickly, and the jasmine tea had been brought to Renzong.
The fragrance of jasmine is light and pleasant, which makes people feel relaxed. Renzong couldn't help but look at the tea in surprise, especially when Chen Lin poured the tea, but there were no petals in it, which aroused Renzong's curiosity.
"Is this what Yun Yanhui brewed?" Renzong had already had a cup of tea here, and the tea brewed in this pot was probably made by Yun Yanhui.
Chen Lin nodded, "Look, it's very clever."
Renzong opened the lid of the pot, and when he looked inside, there were no flowers.
However, how could this silver needle have a jasmine smell? The floral fragrance is so persistent, as if it were originally jasmine.
Renzong knew that there must be some special tricks, which made him curious. No matter how many, he had to taste the tea first.
Most of the tea I eat on weekdays is very rich in taste. The taste of this brewed tea is very different, and after a little taste, I feel that the floral fragrance is more suitable for brewing, the taste is sweet, the tea is mellow, and the tea buds are erect. It's really interesting.
Not long after, a dish of flowers was also brought up.
Renzong praised: "Drinking the morning dew of magnolia in the morning and eating the fallen flowers of autumn chrysanthemum in the evening are quite the legacy of the ancients."
Best of all, these flower dishes not only sound elegant, they taste delicious.
Although it is said that flowers are used in dishes for a long time, but mature cooking techniques like Yun Yanhui are of course rare. Taking into account two aspects, it is simply not to be loved.
Especially in the environment of clear water and green mountains, it is even more relaxed and happy.
Renzong ate a mouthful of fried chrysanthemums, drank a mouthful of jasmine tea, and the cool breeze blew his face. He was very comfortable, "Call Yunyan back."
Yun Yanhui trotted over under Chen Banban's summons.
Renzong looked at him with a half-smile, "tea, wine, flowers, it seems that you have thoroughly studied it."
Tea has scented tea, wine has wine, and flowers have so many flower dishes. What Renzong said seems to be right.
Yun Yan replied modestly: "It's just arty, I have no culture."
Renzong choked for a moment, then laughed: "I forgot that you are still eloquent, okay, tell me how this tea is made."
Renzong's expression had a serious look, and the imperial court was thinking about tea. Since Yun Yanhui can make jasmine tea, he can also make other scented teas. If this tea becomes popular, then the technology will be in his hands, isn't it? The imperial court has a big tea, he has a small tea
Fortunately, Yun Yanhui was not a person who valued profits. As soon as he turned his head, he thought of Renzong's meaning. He didn't mean to engage in monopoly. He smiled, carefully, and explained the method of tasting tea.
Renzong wrote down silently, "Did you learn this method, or did you come up with it?"
Yun Yanhui thought for a while, and felt that Renzong wanted to make sure that this was not a unique technology. This technology is really unique nowadays, so Yun Yanhui recognized it and said euphemistically, "Well, at present, I am the only one who can do it. - Oh, and the official family, you will too?"
Renzong saw that his eyes were clear, his expression was natural, and there was no displeasure at all, and he was very satisfied, "Well, I still say that, reciprocate."
Since Yunyan has come back to know his interests, Renzong doesn't mind reciprocating.
Yun Yan thought back to her mind, last time you repaid me, and you sent me to the demolition. Are you still here
Of course, he didn't dare to say this, but said happily: "Ah, the official family, can I walk sideways in Bianjing in the future?"
Renzong: "..."
Yun Yan returned in high spirits, "I'm a little excited when I think about it. I shouldn't have to wait in line to buy things." Pushing everyone in front of her away, she shouted, "I'm messing with the official family!"
The corners of Renzong's mouth twitched, "Are you so promising?"
"Officials, I'll be honest..." Yun Yan said cautiously, "You can reward me with anything, but don't reward me for being an official." He didn't want to be a civil servant at all. Temporary workers are very good, and they have a lot of freedom. Gao, there is someone covering it, and you don’t have to experience the darkness in the officialdom—look at Taishi Pang, how dark it is!
Renzong snorted, "You can't do what you want, you have no culture."
Yunyan replied: "..."
- Retributing to him in his own way, just now Yunyan Huicai claimed to have no culture. Renzong obviously agreed with Yun Yanhui, but it was just a joke. If he wanted to make someone an official, it would not be a problem if he had culture or not.
This is Renzong. He was refused to be an official, and he didn't get angry.
Seeing Renzong's "contempt" look, Yun Yanhui had to shyly say, "Yes, the officials are right..."