Tea is a common drink in our daily life, but many people do not know about the number of times to brew tea. Some people think that tea can be brewed repeatedly, and some people think that only once is enough. So, how many times is it best to brew tea? Today we will explore this topic in detail.
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Types of tea and number of brews
The number of times to brew different types of tea varies. Green tea, black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, etc. The number of times to brew different teas will vary according to their characteristics.
green tea
Green tea is unfermented tea, rich in many vitamins and antioxidants. Generally speaking, green tea can be brewed 70%-80% out of its nutrients in the first brewing, so the first brewing is especially important. The second brew can still have a good taste and aroma, but by the third time, the tea flavor will be significantly lighter.
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black tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea with a bright red color and a strong taste. Black tea can generally be brewed 2-3 times, the first and second brewing can taste the aroma and flavor of black tea, the third is slightly thin.
Oolong tea
Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea between green tea and black tea. The leaves of Oolong tea are thicker and have a high degree of resistance to brewing, and can generally be brewed 4-5 times, with different flavor changes each time.
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Pu'er tea from the Pu'er region of Yunnan
Pu-erh tea is fermented and aged to give it a unique aged flavor. Pu-erh tea is highly resistant to brewing and can usually be brewed 7-8 times or even more, with a different taste experience each time.
Precautions for brewing tea
In addition to knowing how many times to brew tea, there are some brewing details that you need to pay attention to in order to savor the best flavor of the tea.
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temperature of the body of water
Different tea leaves have different requirements for water temperature. Green tea is suitable for water temperature of 80°C-85°C, black tea is suitable for water temperature of 90°C-95°C, and oolong tea and pu-erh tea are suitable for boiling water of 100°C. Too high or too low water temperature will affect the taste and nutrients of the tea.
brewing time
There is also a time limit for each brew. The first brew usually takes 1-2 minutes, and the second and third can be slightly extended to 2-3 minutes. Steeping tea leaves for too long will make the tea soup bitter.
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Influence of tea quality on the number of brewing times
The quality of tea leaves also has a great impact on the number of times it is brewed. High-quality tea leaves are fat, green, glossy, and have a high degree of resistance to brewing, so the number of times they are brewed is relatively high. The average quality of tea leaves, thin leaves, poor degree of resistance to brewing, the number of brewing is relatively small.
Personal taste preferences
The number of times the tea is brewed can also be adjusted according to personal taste preferences. Some people like strong tea and may only brew 1-2 times before switching teas, while others prefer lighter teas and may brew 3-4 times or more. The most important thing is to find the right number of brews for your taste.
summarize
There is no fixed answer as to how many times the tea should be brewed, it mainly depends on the type and quality of the tea as well as personal taste preference. Green tea is usually brewed 2 times, black tea 2-3 times, oolong tea 4-5 times, and puerh tea can be brewed 7-8 times or even more. Master the water temperature, brewing time and number of times, and you will be able to taste the best flavor of the tea. In any case, enjoying the process of brewing and tasting tea is the most important thing.
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