In our daily life, tea brick is a very traditional and unique type of tea. It is not complicated to brew a cup of flavorful tea brick tea, but it requires some skills and patience. Today we will talk about the correct way to brew tea bricks, so you can enjoy this delicious flavor at home.
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What is a tea brick?
Tea bricks are a type of tea that is steamed and pressed into bricks, usually used for long term preservation. Tea bricks have historically served as an important trading commodity, especially in Tibet and Mongolia, where they are an important daily drink.
Preparing tea bricks for brewing
To make a good tea brick, first we need some basic tools and materials:
- tea-brick
- Tea Knife or Tea Needle (for prying tea bricks)
- Teapot or Covered Bowl
- teacups
- boiling water
How to pry tea bricks
Tea bricks are usually very hard and need to be pried open with a tea knife or tea needle. Here are the steps to pry a tea brick:
1. Find the edge or gap of the tea brick and gently insert it with a tea knife or tea needle.
2. Carefully pry the tea knife or tea needle upwards to avoid breaking the tea leaves with too much force.
3. Pry off the tea leaves into the prepared container and set aside.
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Tea bricks washing process
Tea washing is to remove dust and impurities from the surface of the tea leaves while awakening the aroma of the tea. The steps are as follows:
1. Put the pried tea leaves into a teapot or covered bowl.
2. Pour in a small amount of boiling water, gently shake the teapot or gaiwan, and then quickly pour out the wash water.
Formal brewing steps for tea bricks
After the tea washing is completed, we can start the formal brewing. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Pour boiling water into a teapot or covered bowl with a recommended temperature of between 90-95 degrees Celsius.
2. Cover and soak for about 20-30 seconds (you can adjust the soaking time according to personal taste).
3. Pour the brewed tea into a teacup and enjoy the fresh aroma of the first brew.
4. The second and third bubbles, etc. can be appropriately extended soaking time, each bubble lengthened by about 10 seconds.
Tea Brick Tea Tasting Tips
Tea tasting is not just about drinking tea, but also about smelling, coloring and savoring. Here are some tips:
1. Before tasting, you can smell the aroma of the tea and feel the unique flavor of the tea leaves.
2. Watch the color of the tea broth, usually a good tea brick tea broth color is bright and clear.
3. When tasting, take small sips and savor the changes and layers of the tea in your mouth.
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Preservation of Tea Brick Tea
Properly preserved tea bricks can be stored for long periods of time and even become more flavorful with age. The following are suggestions for preserving tea bricks:
1. Avoid direct sunlight and store the tea bricks in a cool and dry place.
2. Choose packaging materials with good air permeability, such as cartons or cloth bags.
3. Avoid storing with items with strong odors to avoid cascading.
summarize
As a traditional tea, tea bricks are highly favored by tea lovers for their unique production process and rich taste. Through the correct brewing method, we can fully experience the aroma and flavor of tea brick tea. We hope today's sharing can help you better master the brewing technique of tea bricks and enjoy the good time brought by every cup of tea.
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