introductory
Puerh ripe tea is a kind of post-fermented black tea, which is widely loved by tea lovers for its unique aged aroma and smooth taste. Knowing how to brew Puerh ripe tea correctly not only allows you to fully experience its rich flavor, but also adds to the pleasure of drinking tea. Next, I will take you into the world of Puerh Ripe Tea and show you step by step how to brew a perfect cup of ripe tea.
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Basic knowledge of Puerh ripe tea
Puerh ripe tea, originating from Yunnan, is made from large-leafed sun-green gross tea through the process of pile fermentation. The unique charm of ripe tea lies in its mellow taste and rich aging aroma, which has health benefits such as warming the stomach and aiding digestion.
Preparation for Brewing Puerh Ripe Tea
Choosing a Tea Set
The first step in brewing Puerh ripe tea is to choose the right tea set. It is recommended to use a purple clay pot or a gaiwan, both of which can better stimulate the aroma and flavor of the tea.
- purple sand pot: Purple clay pots have good air permeability, which can make the aroma of pu-erh tea more intense.
- lidded teacup: The gaiwan is easy to use and allows you to visualize the tea leaves stretching in the water.
have water ready
The quality of water has a great impact on the taste of the tea. It is recommended to use mountain spring water, mineral water or pure water. The water temperature is recommended to be controlled at around 95°C, which can better stimulate the aroma and flavor of ripe tea.
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Preparing the tea leaves
The amount of tea leaves used for each brewing depends on personal taste and the capacity of the tea set. Generally speaking, using 7-10 grams of tea is a more appropriate amount.
Specific brewing steps for Puerh ripe tea
Warm the pot and moisten the tea
– thermos flask: Boiling water is poured into a teapot or gaiwan, swirled around and then poured out, with the aim of warming up the tea utensils and raising the temperature when brewing.
– moisturize tea: Put the prepared tea leaves into the tea set, pour a small amount of hot water and pour it out quickly, rinse the tea can wash away the impurities on the surface of the tea leaves, while awakening the aroma of the tea leaves.
Formal brewing
- inject water into: After moistening the tea, re-inject hot water, with an even and slow flow to ensure that the tea leaves are fully exposed to the water.
- Soaking time: The first immersion time is recommended to be kept within 10 seconds, and each subsequent immersion can be extended appropriately according to personal taste by adding 5-10 seconds each time.
- come out of the frying pan: Pour the brewed tea broth into the fairway cups and then divide it into tasting cups to make sure the consistency of the tea broth is the same in each cup.
Multiple brews
Puerh ripe tea is resistant to brewing, and the flavor of the tea will change at different levels after each brewing. It can usually be brewed 8-10 times or even more, with subtle differences in flavor each time.
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Tips for Drinking Puerh Ripe Tea
color observation
The reddish, thick and translucent color of the broth of a well-brewed Puerh ripe tea is an important reflection of its quality. Observing the color of the tea broth can initially determine the quality of this tea.
scent
Smell the aroma before tasting. Puerh ripe tea has a unique aged aroma, and some of them also have natural aromas such as cinnamon and jujube. Smelling allows you to feel the charm of the tea in advance.
good taste
Take a small sip and savor the changes of the tea broth in your mouth, feeling its sweet, smooth and mellow taste. The sweetness and the tingling of Puerh ripe tea will bring you a unique taste experience.
Points for storing Puerh ripe tea
dry environment
The environment for storing Puerh ripe tea should be dry and avoid humidity. A humid environment will easily lead to moldy tea leaves, affecting the taste and quality.
air ventilation
Tea leaves need to be ventilated and airy, avoid airtight storage. You can put Puerh ripe tea in cardboard boxes or ceramic jars to keep it well ventilated.
Avoiding odors
Tea adsorbs odors easily and should be stored away from odorous items such as spices and chemicals.
concluding remarks
After mastering the brewing method of Puerh ripe tea, you will be able to better enjoy the charm of this traditional tea drink. Why don't you follow the steps above, brew a cup of Puerh ripe tea yourself and savor its mellow aroma and taste?
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