Brewing a cup of green tea is not just a pleasure, it is an art. Each step can affect the flavor and aroma of the tea. Whether you are a green tea novice or a veteran with years of experience in tea ceremony, mastering the right steps of brewing tea will allow you to savor the true charm of green tea. Next, let's explore how to brew the perfect cup of green tea.
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Choosing a quality green tea
The first step in making good green tea is to choose high quality tea leaves. There are many different types of green tea available on the market, such as Longjing, Biluochun and Maofeng. It is especially important to select fresh green tea leaves. New tea is usually picked in the spring, and the leaves are bright green in color and have a fresh aroma. When purchasing, it is recommended to choose well-known brands or buy directly from tea farmers to ensure the quality and freshness of the tea leaves.
Prepare proper tea set
The choice of tea set is also important when making green tea. Common tea sets include glass cups, porcelain cups and purple sand pots. Glass cups allow you to enjoy the beautiful process of tea leaves stretching in the water and are perfect for brewing delicate green teas such as Longjing. Porcelain cups, on the other hand, are suitable for all kinds of green teas, while purple sand pots are more suitable for brewing old green teas due to their good air permeability. Whichever tea set you choose, make sure it is clean and odorless.
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Controlling water temperature is key
Water temperature is an important factor that affects the flavor of green tea. Generally speaking, the best water temperature for green tea is between 80-85 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature is too high, it will destroy the nutrients in the tea and cause the tea soup to be bitter; if the water temperature is too low, the aroma and flavor in the tea cannot be fully released. You can let the boiling water cool for a while, and then use a thermometer to measure the water temperature to ensure that it is within the proper range.
Water Infusion and Steeping Time
When brewing green tea, the amount of water to be injected and the brewing time are also details that need to be paid attention to. Usually, the ratio of tea to water for green tea is 1:50, i.e. 50 ml of water per gram of tea leaves. The amount of tea leaves can be adjusted according to personal taste. For the first brewing, inject a small amount of hot water and gently shake the tea cup to let the tea leaves fully absorb the water, then pour in the right amount of hot water. The first brewing time is usually between 1-2 minutes, after which the brewing time can be slightly extended with each addition of water.
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Get the right brewing method
There are many ways to brew green tea, the most common of which are the up-throw method, the center-throw method and the down-throw method. Upper cast method is suitable for delicate green tea, such as Biluochun, first hot water into the cup, and then into the tea leaves, let it slowly sink into the water, fully stretch. The middle cast method is to add part of the water first, into the tea leaves, and then filled with hot water, this method is applicable to most green tea. The lower cast method is suitable for more resistant green tea, first put the tea leaves into the cup, and then fill with hot water.
The process of savoring green tea
After brewing green tea, don't rush to drink it first, first use your nose to gently smell the aroma of the tea broth and feel the fresh fragrance of the tea leaves. Take a sip of the tea and let it slowly glide over your tongue, savoring its sweetness and freshness. The flavor of each green tea will be slightly different, and slowly experiencing the changes in the tea broth is part of enjoying the process of making tea.
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Tea preservation methods
In order to maintain the fresh aroma and flavor of green tea, the method of preserving the tea leaves is also very important. Green tea needs to be protected from light, moisture and odor, and can be stored in a sealed tea canister in a cool and dry place. If you buy a large amount, can be divided into small cans, each time you take only open the small cans, to avoid frequent opening of large cans lead to moisture deterioration of tea. If the tea is stored for too long, the aroma and flavor will be reduced, so it is recommended that you try to drink the tea within half a year.
Pay attention to healthy tea drinking
Although green tea is good, you should pay attention to the health of drinking tea. Do not drink too much green tea every day, generally speaking, 3-5 grams of tea per day is appropriate. You should not drink strong tea on an empty stomach, so as not to stimulate the stomach. Try to avoid drinking tea before going to bed as well, so as not to affect sleep. For those with sensitive bodies, you can choose to drink it about an hour after a meal to help digestion and reduce the irritation of tea on the stomach.
With the above steps, you can easily brew a cup of aromatic and full-flavored green tea. Whether it's your leisure time or a gathering of friends, a cup of green tea can bring peace and pleasure. Let's enjoy the good time together with the aroma of tea!
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