As the treasure of traditional Chinese tea, old white tea has been loved by many tea lovers for its unique flavor and health benefits. Regarding the brewing method of old white tea, many people will have questions: is it better to brew old white tea or boil it? Today, we will discuss in detail the best way to brew old white tea.
Basic Introduction of Old White Tea
Old White Tea, a type of white tea, is made after long-term storage. Old White Tea has the characteristic of the more it ages, the more fragrant it is, the polyphenols and aromatic substances in the tea leaves will change over time, forming a unique aged and medicinal aroma. Old White Tea not only has a mellow taste, but also has a high medicinal value and is often used for health care.
Two ways to brew old white tea
There are two main ways to brew Old White Tea: the steeping method and the boiling method. Each method has its unique advantages and applicable scenarios.
1. Tea-making method
Brewing method is the most common way of tea brewing, simple to use, suitable for daily drinking. The specific steps are as follows:
- Preparing Tea Set: Generally choose a gaiwan, zisha pot or glass cup. Gai bowls can maximize the retention of tea aroma, while Zisha pots are more suitable for aging old white tea.
- Warm Cup Sanitary Ware: Warm your cup with hot water and clean your tea set.
- throw in tea (esp. for tea leaves): Pitch the tea according to the ratio of 1:50. That is, for every 100 milliliters of water, put 2 grams of old white tea.
- moisturize tea: Wash the tea quickly with hot water at 85-90°C, i.e. pour it out immediately after filling it to remove surface impurities.
- brewingBrewing: Use hot water at 85-90℃, control the time of the first brew to about 15 seconds, and then increase 5 seconds for each subsequent brew one by one.
vantage::
- convenient and fast: The method of making tea is simple and easy to follow and is suitable for everyday fast-paced life.
- lit. original juices, original flavor: To be able to fully savor the natural aroma and sweetness of old white tea.
drawbacks::
- Not deep enough: Due to the short brewing time, some of the deeper flavors of old white tea may not be fully released.
2. Tea boiling method
Boiled tea method in recent years is more and more popular among tea lovers, especially in winter or high demand for health care. The specific steps are as follows:
- Preparing Tea Set: Choose from ceramic, glass or iron pots, with the iron pot enhancing the thickness of the tea broth.
- throw in tea (esp. for tea leaves): Pitch the tea according to the ratio of 1:100. That is, for every 1000 ml of water, put 10 grams of old white tea.
- moisturize tea: Wash your tea quickly with hot water.
- brew tea: Add cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
vantage::
- Release more nutrients: The boiling method can fully release the nutrients and deep flavors in old white tea.
- Ideal for sharing with multiple people: The boiling method allows you to prepare a larger amount of tea at a time, making it suitable for family gatherings or small gatherings of friends.
drawbacks::
- More cumbersome steps: Compared to the brewing method, the boiling method has more steps and takes longer.
- May be too thick: Boiling tea tends to make the tea soup too strong, and you need to adjust the boiling time according to your personal taste.
Soak vs. Boil
Brewing and boiling have their own characteristics. The brewing method is simple and quick, suitable for daily consumption; the boiling method is more traditional and elaborate, suitable for tasting and enjoyment. In terms of taste, the tea broth produced by brewing is fresh and natural, while the tea broth produced by boiling is more rich and mellow. In terms of nutritional value, boiled tea can more fully extract the nutrients in the tea, especially for the old white tea such as after a long time of aging tea, boiled may be more able to play its health benefits.
Options for soaking and boiling
For those who are new to Old White Tea, you can first choose the brewing method to get a feel for the basic flavor and texture of Old White Tea. If your understanding of the tea deepens and you wish to experience more layers of flavor, you can try the boiled tea method.
Effects of Old White Tea
Old White Tea is not only unique in taste, but also in its efficacy and function. Drinking Old White Tea can help clear heat and detoxify the body, reduce fat and weight loss, antioxidant, enhance immunity, etc. Especially after boiling, the medicinal ingredients are more easily absorbed by the body. Especially after boiling old white tea, the medicinal ingredients are more easily absorbed by the body.
Storage Methods for Old White Tea
Whether brewed or boiled, the storage of old white tea is very crucial. Old white tea should be stored in a dry, light-proof and ventilated environment, preferably in well-sealed ceramic or tin cans to prevent moisture and oxidation. Properly stored old white tea will improve its flavor and medicinal value over time.
concluding remarks
Old White Tea is a precious gift for tea lovers, whether it is brewed or boiled. We hope that through this article, we can let more friends understand the brewing method of Old White Tea and enjoy the good time brought by Old White Tea.
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