Puerh Raw Tea is known for its unique flavor and efficacy and effectiveness. To fully experience this tea, it is vital to understand how to properly brew it. Whether you are new to the tea ceremony or an experienced tea drinker, this article will provide you with detailed steps and tips to help you brew the perfect cup of Puerh raw tea.
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preliminary
Before you start making tea, you will need some basic utensils:
- Gaiwan or teapot
- Tea Seas (Fairway Cups)
- clepsydra
- Teaspoon or tea knife (for prying tea cakes)
- Weighing tools (if precise measurement is required)
These utensils will help you to better control the brewing process and ensure that each brew is at its best.
Tea Preparation
Puerh raw tea is usually pressed in the form of tea cakes, so you will need to carefully pry off 5-7 grams of tea leaves with a tea knife or a teaspoon. If the tea is loose, you can weigh it directly. When using a gaiwan (110ml), 7 grams of tea leaves is recommended. If you are using other utensils, please adjust the amount of tea leaves appropriately according to the capacity.
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brewing step
1. Warming the cups
Warm your gaiwan, tea sea and teacups with hot water before making tea. This step not only cleans the utensils, but also keeps them warm, which helps the tea release its aroma and flavor better.
2. Tea washing
Put the pried tea leaves into a covered bowl, fill it with boiling water, cover it and let it sit for a few seconds before pouring it out. This step removes impurities and dust from the surface of the tea leaves, and "wakes up" the tea leaves so that they can unfold better when formally brewed.
3. Formal brewing
Refill with boiling water (about 90-100°C), cover and steep for 3-5 seconds. Time control is very important, too long steeping time will make the tea soup bitter. Pour out the tea broth into the tea sea and then divide into individual teacups. You can adjust the steeping time according to your personal taste. If you feel the tea soup is too light, you can extend the time slightly.
4. Multiple brews
Puerh raw tea can be brewed several times, adding only a few seconds of steeping time to each brew. Typically, Puerh raw tea can be brewed 7-8 times, with each brew bringing different flavor changes. Through multiple brews, you can experience the subtle changes in the tea at different stages.
Water quality and temperature
The quality of water has a great impact on the taste of Pu-erh tea and it is recommended to use pure or filtered water. For young Puerh raw tea (less than 3 years old), lower temperature water (about 90°C) can be used to minimize the bitterness of the tea broth. For aged Pu-erh raw tea, however, water close to the boiling point (about 99-100°C) is needed to fully extract the flavor of the tea.
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Enjoy the tea
Whenever you pour out the tea broth, it is recommended to smell its aroma first, and then savor the taste of the tea broth. The aroma of Puerh raw tea is rich and varied, ranging from fresh and floral to rich and fruity, each sip may bring new surprises.
Storage Recommendations
The storage of Puerh raw tea is equally important. It should be kept in a dry, ventilated and odorless environment, avoiding direct sunlight. Proper storage conditions will allow Puerh raw tea to gradually transform and become more mellow over time.
concluding remarks
Brewing a perfect cup of Puerh Raw Tea requires not only skills, but also patience and care. By mastering the right way to brew tea, you can fully experience the unique charm of Puerh raw tea. Whether you savor it alone or share it with friends, every cup of tea is a delightful treat. May your every tea-making process be full of fun and discovery.
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