Gourmia GTC8000 User Manual
MODEL# GTC8000
TEA-SQUARE
PERSONAL BREWING SYSTEM
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Welcome to the natural purity
fresh-brewed tea!
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Brewing tea is more than simply an art; it is a signal. It tells you there is a moment
of pure serenity ahead. You may sip a hot cup of freshly brewed tea rst thing in the
morning, during your mid-morning energy break, on a cold winter’s afternoon or
with a special dessert. Whatever the time, the simple purity of fresh, home brewed tea
invites you to take a moment to relax.
Following the newest trend of brewing loose leaf teas at home, Gourmia has selected
the perfect way for you to brew tea with ease and convenience: introducing Tea-
Square, your own personal brewing system!
Gourmia’s exclusive Boil to Brew technology starts by adapting a centuries-old practice
to awaken and refresh the loose tea leaves. When the Refresh button is selected,
a small amount of water is heated in the system and poured over the tea leaves in
the glass chamber. This rst step rinses and refreshes the leaves for the fast infusion
cycle to follow. After selecting your choice of Light, Medium or Strong tea, the system
automatically brews your tea to perfection.
At the end of this simple process, your fresh cup of tea is a thoughtful reminder of
elements from the earth: fresh tea leaves, pure water and nature’s clear glass.
In addition to the satisfying results in brewing fresh loose leaf tea, you will nd that the
beauty and style of the Tea-Square on your counter will invite compliments from all
who view it. Be prepared to make more tea!
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Inside these pages, you’ll nd information about the Tea-Square, including assembling,
operating and maintaining this system, and in addition, you’ll also nd tips about
specialty teas, tea blends, herbal teas for wellness and recipes to create your own
blends. Enjoy!
THE MEANING OF TEA: TRENDS & TYPES P. 6
SAFETY INFORMATION p. 12
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 15
BEFORE FIRST USE & ASSEMBLY p. 19
BREWING YOUR CUP OF TEA p. 21
SPECIALTY BLENDED TEA RECIPES p. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE p. 26
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THE MEANING OF TEA: TRENDS & TYPES
What is tea-drinking all about? When introduced to one’s fi rst cup of tea, the
initial sense might be one of a strong or even bitter fl avor. But, there must be
something quite unique and especially good about tea, as it is the second most-
consumed liquid globally, coming in just behind water in recent studies. To
determine where the practice of preparing and drinking tea started, an historical
check must span several countries, many decades and numerous diff ering
accounts of where the practice of drinking tea leaves fi rst started.
One story often told is that tea was discovered in 2737 BC by the Chinese Emperor
Shen-Nung, who was also known as the “Divine Healer.” The legend says that tea
leaves accidentally blew into the Emperor’s pot of boiling water and thus, hot tea
was born. One verifi ed discovery noted: In the third century AD, a reference to tea
was made by Hua Tao in a medical text. These fi rst few accounts give us a clue to
the true purpose of tea: to help and to heal.
For hundreds of years, tea was obtained only through Asian channels and that
made it scarce and exotic, so much so that it was used as a monetary form in
various countries. In the early Industrial years in Europe, only the best East India
tea graced the tables of genteel men and women, while more common black
teas were consumed in working family households. In Asia, tea has long been
an established ritual, signifying much more than the preparation of a simple
beverage. The serving of tea designated the social status of the upper class
families and allotted an improved social standing to those who served tea with
impeccable taste and grace.
THE MEANING OF TEA: TRENDS & TYPES
In today’s world, tea is still a much-beloved beverage, trending in popularity
more than ever, as people around the world long for the simple relaxation of a
comfortable chair and a hot cup of tea. The practice of brewing loose leaf tea
continues to spread globally with great enthusiasm by millions of tea lovers.
What are the properties of tea that make drinking it so desirable? The v e senses
can quickly answer that question: the warmth in holding a tea cup can heat
chilled ngers , the taste of sweet tea brings energy, the sight of a steaming cup
of tea encourages the heart, the smell of mint tea soothes the stomach, and the
sound of tea being poured into your glass carafe brings pure anticipation.
Many people wonder about the health bene ts of drinking tea and whether or
not tea is a good-for-you beverage. To answer this question, you’ll want to note
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which type of tea you use, how often you drink tea, how much caeine is in your
tea and whether there are other ingredients in your blended teas. There are so
many types of tea, the properties of each can only be examined by looking at
labels and making a personal assessment. The truth is, however, that many teas
contribute to your good health. The following list of elements commonly found
in tea contains the building blocks of good health: antioxidants, phytochemicals,
avonoids, avonols, epigallocatechin gallate, and theanine. One of the most
important benets of drinking tea is that it hydrates your body, which is a critical
component of a good metabolism.
When considering the comfort of drinking tea and how you’d like to include tea in
your lifestyle, there are over 3,000 types of tea from which to choose! This count
doesn’t even include numerous blends and specialty types of teas, including
owering tea blooms. Specialty ingredients and herbal components add to the
complexity of your choices: matcha tea, maté tea, herbal medicinal teas and many
more condition-specic blends are available. However, the idea behind each type
THE MEANING OF TEA: TRENDS & TYPES
is the same; add hot water and allow the tea to “help and to heal.”
Why use loose tea leaves; why not simply use a tea bag? The answer depends
on you. Tea bags are certainly convenient and more common than loose teas.
However, the avor in tea bags is less intense because the tea has been dried
and oxidized in more rened processes and then the bags sit on shelves until
purchased. By the time a tea lover pours water over a tea bag, many months may
have passed since the tea was fresh.
Popular White Teas: Silver Needle, White Peony
* Green tea is also fairly low in caeine and is dried only minimally. The
leaves are oxidized, however rapid heat is applied to stop the process,
allowing only a short oxidization process.
Green tea is popular due to studies that have shown this tea to act as a task
force that eliminates free radicals in the body. Green tea can be brewed
using Light or Medium strength. Green tea has subtle avors and is often
partnered with citrus fruit to build a stronger avor prole.
Popular Green Teas: Sencha, Dragon Well, Gunpowder
* Oolong tea has a moderate amount of caeine and is oxidized more
than green tea and less than black tea. The caeine content is equally
between that of green tea and black tea. Oolong tea has a fruity or tropical
avor and is commonly paired with fruit and spices for aromatic avor
combinations.
Studies have shown that oolong tea may help reduce cholesterol and
promote weight loss by boosting metabolism. Green teas can be brewed
using the Medium or Strong settings.
Popular Oolong Teas: Wu-Yi, Red Robe, Cassia
THE MEANING OF TEA: TRENDS & TYPES
There are four main types of tea leaves: white, green, oolong and black.
Surprisingly, each type originates from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. If all
types of tea come from one plant, what creates the dierence in avor and
appearance? The dierence in these areas comes from the way the leaves are
withered, processed, and the length of time the leaves have been oxidized. Herbal
teas, or “Tisanes” are not compounded from the same plant as the four types, but
are made from owers, fruit, herbs and seeds. The following is a brief overview of
the most popular types of tea and trending choices for loose leaf tea.
* White tea, the most mild of all teas, has a natural sweetness and has been
found in some studies to promote youthful elastin and collagen in skin.
White tea is known for the antibacterial and antiviral properties it contains.
This fragile tea should be brewed using the Light strength for best results.
The caeine factor is lower than other teas, probably because the tea
leaves are not processed.
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