Single Stem Icelandic Tea, a top quality tea from Puerh Tea, is loved by tea lovers for its unique aroma and flavor. To fully appreciate the beauty of this tea, the correct brewing method is very important. Next, let's take a look at how to brew a perfect cup of Single Stem Icelandic Tea.
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Choosing Quality Tea Set
First of all, choosing the right tea set is very crucial. Generally speaking, using a purple clay pot or a gaiwan is the best choice. These two types of tea utensils are able to retain the aroma and flavor of the tea very well. If you don't have a purple clay pot or a gaiwan, it's okay to use a regular porcelain teapot, just make sure that the tea set is clean and free of odors.
Prepare tea and water
After preparing the single Icelandic tea leaves, we need to pick the right water quality. Usually, mountain spring water, mineral water or purified water is the best choice as these are purer and can better highlight the aroma and flavor of the tea. The temperature of the water is also important, usually 85-90 degrees Celsius is recommended for brewing.
brewing step
thermos flask
The purpose of warming the cups is to warm the tea utensils with hot water before formal brewing, which helps to better stimulate the aroma of the tea leaves.
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Place an appropriate amount of single Icelandic tea into your tea set. Generally speaking, 5-8 grams of tea can be used each time. The amount of tea can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
wake up (after tea break)
Fill the tea set with a small amount of hot water, steep for about 5 seconds, and then pour off the water. This process is called awakening, and removes impurities from the surface of the tea leaves while awakening the aroma of the tea.
Formal brewing
Fill the tea set with hot water again, the amount of water should be enough to cover the tea leaves. The first brewing time should not be too long, about 10-15 seconds is enough, then pour out the tea broth. For the next few brews, the brewing time can be slightly extended by 5-10 seconds each time, but should not exceed 1 minute. Generally speaking, a single plant of Icelandic tea can be brewed 5-7 times, or even more, with each brew having a different flavor and aroma.
Tea Tasting
When brewing a good tea soup, first smell its aroma, then look at its color, and finally taste its flavor. Single plant Icelandic tea has a unique aroma, clear and bright tea broth, sweet mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste. During the tea tasting process, it is a great enjoyment to meditate on every flavor brought by the tea leaves.
Storing Tea
In order to ensure the quality of the tea, you need to pay attention to avoiding light, moisture and sealing when storing single Icelandic tea. You can put the tea leaves into a dry ceramic jar or a special tea canister and store it in a cool and dry place. Never expose the tea to sunlight or store it in a humid place, otherwise it will affect the quality and taste of the tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes single-plant Icelandic tea so popular?
Single plant Icelandic tea has a unique aroma and flavor due to its unique geographical environment and production process. Iceland ancient tree tea trees are old and grow in high mountain areas with favorable environment, which makes the tea leaves of superior quality. In addition, hand-picking and traditional craftsmanship ensure the purity and naturalness of each piece of tea.
What do I need to pay attention to when brewing single plant Icelandic tea?
When brewing single plant Icelandic tea, the water temperature should not be too high, so as not to scald the tea; brewing time should not be too long, so as not to avoid the tea soup is too strong. In addition, the choice of quality water and tea utensils, is also the key to brewing a good tea.
summarize
The brewing of Single Stem Icelandic Tea is an art, which needs our heart to experience. Choosing the right tea utensils, mastering the water temperature and brewing time, coupled with careful taste, each cup of single strain Icelandic tea will bring you different surprises and enjoyment. We hope that through the introduction of this article, you can better grasp the brewing method of single-strain Icelandic tea, and enjoy the wonderful flavor brought by this top Puerh tea.
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