Brewing a good pot of tea is not just a simple process, it is a way to enjoy life. Puerh Tuocha Ripe Tea is highly favored by tea lovers because of its unique fermentation process and mellow taste. So, how can you make a pot of fragrant Puerh Tuocha ripe tea? Let's explore it together!
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What is Puerh Tuocha Ripe Tea?
Before knowing how to make Puerh Tuocha ripe tea, let's recognize it first. Pu'er Tuo Tea is a special form of Yunnan Pu'er Tea, named after the Tuo shape. Puerh tea is divided into two kinds of tea: raw tea and ripe tea. Ripe tea is processed by the coking fermentation process, which makes it mild, mellow and thick, with a reddish color of the tea broth, making it suitable for most people to drink.
Preparation before making tea
To brew a good pot of Puerh Tuocha ripe tea, you first need to do some preparatory work.
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tea selection
Good tea leaves are the foundation for making good tea. When choosing Puerh Tuocha ripe tea, you should pick tea leaves with neat appearance and dark color. The longer the tea leaves are aged, the mellower the flavor will be.
water quality
The quality of the water used to make tea is equally important. It is recommended to use mineral water or mountain spring water, which is moderately soft and hard and can better stimulate the aroma and flavor of tea. Tap water, while convenient, may affect the flavor of the tea due to the presence of chlorine and other impurities.
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tea service
Choose ceramic, purple sand or glass tea set, these materials have good heat preservation and can better retain the aroma of tea. Purple clay pot is the first choice of many tea lovers, because it can adsorb the aroma of tea, the more you use it, the more flavorful it is.
Procedure for making tea
Next, let's brew a pot of fragrant Puerh Tuocha ripe tea step by step.
wash tea
Put an appropriate amount of Puerh Tuocha ripe tea into a teapot, fill it with boiling water and pour it out quickly. This step is called tea washing, and it aims to remove the dust and impurities on the surface of the tea leaves, as well as to awaken the aroma of the tea leaves.
mild and humid (climate)
After washing the tea, refill with boiling water, cover the pot and let it sit for 5-10 seconds before pouring. This step is called warming the infusion to allow the tea leaves to initially stretch and prepare them for formal brewing.
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Formal brewing
Fill the pot with boiling water again, cover the lid and let it stand for 20-30 seconds before pouring out the tea broth. Puerh ripe tea should not be steeped for too long, otherwise it will make the tea soup too thick and affect the taste. As the number of times of brewing increases, you can appropriately extend the brewing time.
Multiple brews
Puerh Tuocha ripe tea is resistant to brewing and can be brewed several times, and the time for each brewing can be gradually extended. Generally speaking, Puerh Tuocha Ripe Tea can be brewed 6-8 times, and each time you can taste different flavor changes.
Tips for making tea
Control of water temperature
Although Puerh Tuocha ripe tea needs to be brewed with boiling water, different water temperatures have an impact on the taste of the tea broth. Generally speaking, a water temperature of 95-100 degrees Celsius is most suitable. If the water temperature is too high, it may make the tea soup too bitter; if the water temperature is too low, it will not be able to fully release the aroma and flavor of the tea.
Adjusting the amount of tea
Adjust the amount of tea according to your personal taste. If you like stronger tea, you can put more tea leaves; if you like lighter tea, you can put less. Generally speaking, each time you make tea, put 5-7 grams of tea is more appropriate.
Storing Tea
Puerh Tuocha ripe tea needs to be stored properly to maintain its quality. When storing the tea, avoid direct sunlight and keep it dry and ventilated. You can put the tea leaves into a clay or purple sand jar and keep it sealed.
The Joy of Tea Tasting
Brewing tea is not only a technical job, but also a way to enjoy life. In the process of making tea, you can meditate and experience the changes in the tea leaves and feel the moment when the aroma of tea overflows. When tasting tea, gently sipping and savoring can make people relax and be enchanted.
concluding remarks
Brewing a good pot of tea requires heartfelt feeling and experience. Pu'er Tuocha ripe tea is loved by tea lovers for its unique flavor and rich taste. With the above methods and tips, I hope you can brew a pot of fragrant and mellow Puerh Tuocha Ripe Tea and enjoy that goodness from tea. Whether in a busy working day or a leisurely weekend time, a pot of good tea is your best company.
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