Drinking tea is a part of many people's lives, whether it is a cup of green tea in the morning to refresh, or a pot of black tea in the afternoon to relax, tea always brings us endless enjoyment. But how many times should tea be brewed? Today we will talk about this interesting topic.
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The number of times tea is brewed is inextricably linked to the type of tea.
Different types of tea have different number of brewing times, which mainly depends on the type and quality of tea. Usually, green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea and puerh tea have different brewing times.
Green tea: 2-3 steeps are best
Green tea is generally recommended to be brewed 2 to 3 times. The first brewing will release most of the nutrients and aroma in the green tea, and the second will be a continuation of the flavor. After the third brewing, the nutrients in the tea have been basically released, and the taste will become diluted, so green tea is not recommended to brew more.
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Black tea: 3-4 steeps are appropriate
Black tea is suitable for brewing 3 to 4 times. The leaves of black tea are more delicate and the tea juice is easy to overflow, so the flavor of the first three brews will be very good. By the fourth brew, the tea flavor may become lighter, but it can still maintain a certain aroma and taste.
White tea: 4-5 steeps is just right
White tea can be brewed a little more often, usually 4 to 5 times. The leaves of white tea are thicker and richer in substance, so it can still maintain a good flavor even if it is brewed more often. Although the flavor of white tea becomes lighter in the fourth and fifth brews, it is still sweet and delicious.
Oolong Tea: 6-8 steeps no matter what!
Oolong tea is considered one of the most resistant varieties of tea. High-quality Oolong tea can even be brewed up to the eighth time and still maintain a good flavor and aroma. The first three brews are the best time to taste it, and after the sixth brew, although the tea flavor will gradually diminish, you can still feel the characteristic sweetness of oolong tea.
Pu-erh Tea: 10 or more infusions are fine
Pu-erh tea is one of the most resistant types of tea, especially ripe pu-erh. High-quality Puerh tea can be brewed 10 times or more. Pu-erh tea will have a stronger tea flavor in the first few brews, and as the number of times it is brewed increases, the tea broth will gradually become lighter, but you can still taste the unique aging aroma and sweetness of Pu-erh tea.
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Factors affecting the number of times tea is brewed
In addition to the type of tea, different brewing methods, tea amounts, water temperatures, and personal taste preferences will all affect the number of times the tea is brewed.
Tea brewing method
If brewed in a gaiwan or zisha pot, the tea will generally brew more often. When brewed in a glass cup or a regular teapot, the tea leaves may be slightly less resistant to brewing.
Tea dosage
The amount of tea leaves used will also affect the number of brews. When more is used, more substances are released from the tea and the number of brews can be increased accordingly. On the contrary, when the amount of tea used is less, the number of brews should be reduced.
temperature of the body of water
The temperature of the water directly affects the release of nutrients and aroma in the tea. Generally speaking, when the water temperature is higher, the substances in the tea are released faster, and the number of times of brewing will be reduced; when the water temperature is lower, the release is slower, and the number of times of brewing will be increased.
personal taste
Finally, personal taste is also a key factor in determining the number of times the tea should be brewed. Some people prefer a tea with a strong flavor, so the number of times it is brewed may be less; others prefer a lighter taste, so they can brew it more often.
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summarize
There is no fixed standard for the number of times tea should be brewed, it mainly depends on personal preference and the type of tea. We can adjust the number of brews according to different types of tea and our own tastes to get the best tea drinking experience. Whether it is 2-3 brews of green tea or more than 10 brews of Pu-erh tea, every kind of tea has its unique charm and flavor, as long as you taste it with your heart, you will be able to find the beauty of it.
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