When brewing Puerh tea, choosing the right zisha pot and the right amount of tea to throw is crucial. 240cc zisha pots are a common choice as they have a moderate capacity and are suitable for individuals or small groups. In this article, we will explain in detail how to brew delicious pu-erh tea in a 240cc zisha pot and discuss the optimal amount of tea to throw.
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Purple clay pots and Pu'er tea are a perfect match
Purple clay pots are the first choice for brewing Puerh tea due to their unique material and air permeability. Purple clay pots are able to maintain the original aroma of the tea leaves without absorbing the tea flavor, allowing you to taste the pure aroma of the tea every time you make it. 240cc purple clay pots have a moderate capacity, so you won't dilute the flavor of the tea by using too much water, or make the tea taste too strong by using too little water.
Tea Throwing Amount of Puerh Tea
For a 240cc Zisha pot, the amount of tea thrown is usually between 8 grams and 10 grams. This is a relatively flexible range and can be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like a stronger tea flavor, you can increase the amount of tea thrown; conversely, reduce the amount of tea thrown.
Specifically, newbies can start from 8 grams to try and gradually figure out the most suitable amount of tea for them. If you put in too much tea, the tea broth will be too strong, which will affect the taste; if you put in too little tea, the tea broth will be bland.
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Tea making steps in detail
To make a good pot of Puerh tea, it is not only a matter of the amount of tea thrown, the steps of making tea are equally important. Below are the detailed steps for brewing Puerh tea:
1. Warming the pot
Before formally brewing tea, rinse the zisha kettle with boiling water to heat the kettle evenly, which will stimulate the aroma of the tea.
2. Tea
Put the prepared 8-10 grams of Pu'er tea leaves into the purple sand pot.
3. Tea washing
Inject a small amount of boiling water into the pot, shake gently and pour it out quickly, this step is called "washing tea", mainly to remove impurities on the surface of the tea leaves.
4. First bubble
Fill the pot with boiling water again, the water temperature is usually around 95℃, cover the lid and simmer for about 10 seconds to release the soup. The first steeping time is shorter in order to stimulate the aroma of the tea.
5. Renewal of foaming
For the next few brews, the time for simmering after each addition of water can be gradually increased, such as 15 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, and so on. Depending on your personal taste, you can adjust the time for the soup to come out until the tea flavor becomes light.
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Tips for making tea
1. The quality of water has a great impact on tea making, and it is recommended to use pure water or mountain spring water.
2. 240cc Zisha pots are suitable for sharing with a small group, if you are drinking alone, you can reduce the amount of tea thrown or choose a smaller capacity pot.
3. Pu-erh tea is resistant to brewing and can be refilled several times, and each time after refilling the water, you can savor different levels of tea aroma.
summarize
To brew Puerh tea in a 240cc Purple Clay Pot, it is a good choice to control the amount of tea to be brewed between 8-10 grams. With a reasonable amount of tea and correct brewing steps, you can easily brew a pot of fragrant Puerh tea. Brewing tea is not only a skill, but also a way of enjoying life, and I hope every tea lover can find pleasure in it.
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