Hello everyone! Today we're going to talk about how to brew tea properly. Whether you are a novice or a veteran tea drinker, you want every cup of tea to bring the ultimate enjoyment, right? Brewing tea is actually a learning process, and only when you master the correct method can you fully release the aroma and flavor of the tea. Next, I will explain in detail the brewing techniques of various types of tea, so that you can also make a good tea at home comparable to the tea master.
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Choosing the right tea set
Different tea leaves are suitable for different tea sets. Generally speaking, green tea and yellow tea are suitable for the use of glass cups or white porcelain bowl, so that you can appreciate the tea leaves in the water stretching process; oolong tea is suitable for the use of purple sand pot, can better maintain the aroma of tea; black tea and black tea is suitable for the use of ceramic pots or white porcelain bowl, so that you can better reflect the color of the tea broth and taste.
The Importance of Mastering Water Temperature
Water temperature has a huge impact on the brewing of tea, and different types of tea require different water temperatures. Green tea and yellow tea buds need 80-85 degrees Celsius water temperature, so as to avoid the tea leaves being scalded; oolong tea needs 90-95 degrees Celsius water temperature, to fully release the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves; black tea and black tea need 95-100 degrees Celsius water temperature, in order to fully leach out the tea's inner substances.
Water Filling Technique
The way and speed of water injection will also affect the brewing effect of tea. For green tea and yellow tea, it is appropriate to use a slow injection of water, so that the tea leaves in the water slowly stretch; for oolong tea, it is appropriate to use the high flush method, that is, from a high place in the water, so that the tea leaves in the water roll, the full release of the aroma; for the black tea and black tea, you can use the middle flush method, that is, from the middle of the height of the injection of water, evenly moisturize the tea leaves.
Soaking time
Steeping time is an important factor in determining the strength of tea. Green tea and yellow tea steeping time is generally 1-2 minutes, too long will make the tea bitter; oolong tea steeping time of 2-3 minutes, can be repeated many times; black tea and black tea steeping time of 3-5 minutes, too short a period of time will make the tea soup is not strong enough.
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2. Choose the right water temperature according to the type of tea and boil the water to the desired temperature.
Correct Brewing Procedure
1. Choose a suitable tea set and clean it well.
3. Put the right amount of tea leaves into the tea set, usually 2-3 grams of tea leaves per 100 milliliters of water.
4. When pouring water, choose the appropriate pouring method and speed according to the type of tea.
5. Cover and leave the tea to steep for the appropriate amount of time.
6. Pour the tea into a tasting cup and savor it.
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Tips for brewing different teas
green tea
Green tea has delicate leaves and special attention should be paid to the water temperature and time when brewing. The appropriate water temperature is 80-85 degrees Celsius and the steeping time is 1-2 minutes. It is recommended to use a glass cup, so that you can enjoy the wonderful process of tea leaves slowly stretching in the water.
Oolong tea
Oolong tea requires higher water temperature (90-95 degrees Celsius) and longer time (2-3 minutes) for brewing. It is recommended to use a Purple Clay Pot, which can better preserve the aroma of the tea leaves. The high brewing method is used when filling the water, which allows the tea leaves to tumble in the water and fully release its aroma.
black tea
The brewing water temperature for black tea needs to be 95-100 degrees Celsius and the steeping time is 3-5 minutes. Use ceramic pot or white porcelain gaiwan to better reflect the soup color and flavor of black tea. When filling the water, you can use the medium brewing method to evenly moisten the tea leaves.
black tea
The brewing method for black tea is similar to that of black tea, with the water temperature needing to be 95-100 degrees Celsius and the steeping time being 3-5 minutes. It is recommended to use ceramic pots or white porcelain gai bowls to fully display the mellow flavor of black tea.
tip
1. Use filtered or mineral water to avoid the chlorine in tap water affecting the flavor of the tea broth.
2. The first infusion of each tea can be poured and used to wash the tea leaves, which can remove the impurities on the surface of the tea leaves.
3. The number of times different teas are brewed varies, green tea is usually brewed 1-2 times, oolong tea can be brewed 5-7 times, and black tea and black tea can be brewed 3-5 times.
I hope these tips for brewing tea will help you make a more flavorful tea. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments section. I wish you all a good mood with every cup of tea!
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