Puerh tea cake is a traditional tea with a long history, and its unique flavor and health benefits attract many tea lovers. The correct brewing method can not only enhance the taste of tea soup, but also fully release the unique aroma and nutrients of Puerh tea. In this article, we will provide you with detailed information on how to properly brew Puerh tea cakes, so that you can enjoy a cup of fragrant Puerh tea at home.
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preliminary
Before you start brewing Puerh tea, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:
- Pu'er tea cake
- Tea Knife or Tea Needle
- Teapot (purple clay pot or gaiwan recommended)
- teacups
- Filter (optional)
- kettle
- Fresh water (mountain spring water or purified water is recommended)
Step 1: Prying Tea
First, use a tea knife or tea needle to gently pry open the tea cake. Pay attention to the strength when prying to avoid breaking the tea leaves. You can start from the edge of the tea cake and pry it slowly along the texture of the tea leaves to remove the right amount of tea leaves. Usually, 5-8 grams of tea can be removed each time.
Step 2: Wake up the tea
Awakening tea is to wake up the sleeping tea leaves so that they can better release their aroma and flavor. Put the pried tea leaves into a teapot or a covered bowl, pour in the right amount of boiling water (about 95℃), shake the tea quickly for a few times and then pour off the tea, which will clean the surface of the tea leaves from dust and impurities.
Step 3: Fill with water
After waking up the tea, boil the water to about 95℃ and pour it into the teapot or gaiwan. When injecting water, you can use the surround injection method, that is, the water is slowly injected along the inner wall of the teapot, so as to avoid direct impact on the tea leaves, so that the tea leaves are evenly affected by the water. The amount of water is usually 5-6 times of the amount of tea leaves.
Step 4: Mulling
After filling with water, cover the teapot with a lid or a gaiwan lid and let it stand for about 10-15 seconds to allow the tea leaves to fully steep. The steeping time of Puerh tea should not be too long, otherwise it will lead to over-strength of the tea broth and increase the bitter and astringent flavor.
Step 5: Dispense Soup
At the end of the mulling process, pour the tea broth into a teacup. If you have a strainer, you can strain the tea leaves while pouring to ensure the clarity of the tea. The first brew can be called "washing tea", you can choose not to drink it, pour it out and then make a second brew.
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Repeat brewing
Puerh tea cakes can be brewed several times, usually 8-10 times. The time for each brewing can be adjusted according to personal taste, and the steeping time can be slightly extended starting from the second brew, adding 5-10 seconds per brew.
taste tea
Pour the brewed tea broth into a teacup and savor the unique aged aroma and mellow taste of Puerh tea. The tea broth of Puerh tea is dark in color, with a long aroma and a hint of sweetness in the mouth.
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Health Benefits of Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea not only has a unique taste, but also has a variety of health benefits. Regular consumption of Pu-erh tea can help digestion, reduce fat and weight, lower blood pressure and antioxidant. In addition, the aging aroma and unique fermentation process of Pu-erh tea give it unique antibacterial and health benefits.
summarize
The process of brewing Puerh tea cakes may seem complicated, but as long as you master the basic steps, you can easily brew a cup of fragrant Puerh tea. At home, you can adjust the brewing time and the amount of tea leaves according to your own taste and enjoy the good time brought by Puerh tea.
We hope that through this detailed guide, you will be able to better understand how to brew Puerh tea cakes and savor the unique charm of Puerh tea.
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