Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 252

A certificate was carefully taken out by her.

The cover bore the words "Professional Tea Sommelier Certificate" in both English and large, bold letters. What else could it denote if not a high-level mastery in the art of tea?

"Is this sufficient? Or shall I bring it closer for you to see clearly?" Roseanne lifted her gaze, looking indifferently at Millie.

Millie's eyes widened in disbelief. She actually had it?!

Despite the evidence right before her eyes, she stubbornly refused to admit defeat, retorting, "Certificates can be faked, you know."

Roseanne chuckled, "Certificates have a unique number. You can easily verify it on the official website."

Someone eager to join in the fun quickly checked the number on Roseanne's certificate with their smartphone and then announced loudly, "Wow! It's true! The information matches up perfectly. No forgery here."

Grinding her teeth, Millie desperately tried to save face, "So what if you have a certificate? That doesn't prove your tea skills are actually good. Nowadays, it's easy for mediocrity to hide behind a title. Buying your way to a high-level tea sommelier certification must have been quite simple, right?"

Roseanne seemed to have anticipated this response, lifting her gaze slightly with a cool tone, "Then watch closely now, as I show you exactly how I earned my certificate."

With that, Roseanne began her demonstration.

She turned on the tea machine, poured water into the reservoir, and explained, "Making tea involves several critical steps, starting with the water. The quality of the water is key. Ideally, you'd use clear, filtered water, bringing it to a boil."

"Next up is pre-warming the pot. Rinse the tea cup with boiling water to increase the temperature. This helps release the aroma of the tea and also ensures the tea equipment is clean."

"Then, we move on to the third step - adding the tea. The amount of tea must be carefully measured. Too much, and your brew will be overly bitter; too little, and it'll taste weak. So, getting the right balance is crucial."

"Now, we can pick up our cups, smell the rich aroma, and slowly taste the tea."

Roseanne raised her cup to her lips and took a gentle sip.

"When tasting, focus on appreciating the beauty of the tea's color, aroma, flavor, and form. Only then can you truly grasp the essence of tea artistry."

Throughout the demonstration, Roseanne's movements were smooth and her explanations clear.

By this time, Millie's palms were sweating. She was ready to back down but, with everyone watching, she found it impossible to retract her challenge and could only continue to put on a brave face.

Roseanne concluded with a touch of literary grace, "Let's appreciate the moment and the tea, transcending beyond mere competition."