Tea, as one of the world's most popular beverages, not only brings physical and mental pleasure, but also contains a rich cultural connotation. The process of brewing tea is actually a ritualistic experience. Knowing how to brew tea properly will not only enhance the taste of the tea, but also allow you to better enjoy the process. Here we will introduce the process and techniques of brewing tea in detail.
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Choosing the right tea
The first step in brewing tea is to choose high quality tea leaves. Depending on your personal taste and preference, you can choose from different types of tea such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea, black tea, or pu-erh tea. High-quality tea leaves usually have a bright color, strong aroma, and intact leaves.
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Preparing Tea Set
The choice of tea set has an important impact on the brewing of tea. Generally speaking, you can choose glass or porcelain cups for green tea, and purple sand pots for black tea and oolong tea. Teapots, cups, strainers and teaspoons are all common tea utensils, and it is important to make sure they are clean and odor free.
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Getting to grips with water quality and temperature
Water quality and temperature are key factors that affect the effectiveness of tea brewing. Generally speaking, pure water or mineral water is the best choice. Different types of tea have different requirements for water temperature: green tea should be brewed at 80℃-85℃, while black tea and oolong tea can be brewed at 90℃-95℃. Too high a water temperature will destroy the nutrients in the tea and affect the taste.
wash tea
Tea washing is the process of rinsing the tea leaves with hot water and then quickly pouring it off before the tea is officially brewed. This step removes impurities and dust from the surface of the tea leaves and also awakens the aroma of the tea. The tea washing time should not be too long, usually 5-10 seconds.
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Formal brewing
Put the right amount of tea leaves into a teapot or teacup and pour in the right amount of hot water. The ratio of tea leaves to water can be adjusted according to personal taste. Generally speaking, you need to place 3-5 grams of tea leaves for every 150 ml of water. The brewing time also varies depending on the type of tea, green tea is usually steeped for 1-2 minutes, while black tea and oolong tea can be steeped for 3-5 minutes.
taste tea
After brewing, you can pour out the tea and savor it. When tasting tea, you can first smell the aroma, and then take a small sip to feel the flavor and sweetness of the tea. Tea tasting is not only the enjoyment of taste, but also a kind of relaxation for the soul.
Refill & Multiple Brews
High-quality tea can usually be brewed several times, and the time for each brewing can be extended appropriately. When refilling, pay attention to the control of water temperature to avoid over-steeping the tea leaves and affecting the taste. Generally speaking, green tea can be brewed 2-3 times, black tea and oolong tea can be brewed 3-5 times.
Tips for Brewing Tea
There are also some tips that can help you better enjoy the wonderful flavor of tea during the brewing process:
- Preheating the tea set: Preheating the tea set with hot water before brewing helps to stimulate the aroma of the tea.
- Observe the tea broth: The color of the tea broth can help to judge the degree of steeping of the tea leaves, and pouring out the tea broth at the right time can avoid over-strength or over-lightening.
- The right amount of tea: the amount of tea can be adjusted according to personal taste to avoid overly strong or too light tea.
With the above detailed steps and tips, I believe you have mastered the basic method of brewing tea. Whether you enjoy it alone or share it with friends, a good cup of tea always brings endless pleasure and relaxation. I hope you can find your own share of peace and beauty in every brewing process.
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