Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about the brewing temperature of tea. Many tea lovers may have this confusion: why the same tea, different people out of the flavor is not the same? In fact, one of the key factors is the water temperature. So, what is the best water temperature?
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Green tea: low temperature preservation
Green tea is loved by everyone for its fresh and crisp taste. In order to retain the tenderness and freshness of green tea, the brewing temperature is particularly important. Generally speaking, the best brewing temperature for green tea is between 75℃ and 85℃. Too high a temperature will destroy the vitamin C and amino acids in green tea, making the tea soup turn yellow and the taste bitter.
Black Tea: High Temperature Stimulates Aroma
Black tea is different in that it requires a higher temperature to fully release its aroma and flavor. The optimal water temperature for brewing black tea is between 90℃ and 100℃. Higher temperatures can better stimulate the tea polyphenols and caffeine in black tea, making the tea broth stronger and sweeter.
Oolong Tea: Medium temperature reveals multi-layered flavors
Oolong tea is between green tea and black tea, with the freshness of green tea and the strength of black tea. The best temperature for brewing Oolong tea is generally between 85℃ and 95℃. Such temperature can not only retain the fresh aroma of Oolong tea, but also fully display its multi-layered flavor.
White tea: low temperature and slow brewing
White tea is a relatively delicate type of tea and special attention should be paid to the water temperature when brewing. Generally speaking, the best brewing temperature for white tea is between 75℃ and 85℃. Brewing at a low temperature can avoid the delicate buds and leaves in white tea from being scalded, and maintain its natural fragrance and freshness.
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Pu-erh Tea: High Temperature Activates Aging Aroma
The brewing temperature of Pu-erh tea is relatively high, especially for ripe Pu-erh tea. The optimal brewing temperature for ripe Pu'er tea is between 95℃ and 100℃. Higher temperatures can better stimulate the aged aroma and thick flavor in Puerh tea. Raw Pu'er tea, on the other hand, is slightly lower, usually between 85℃ and 95℃, to retain its fresh aroma and freshness.
Flower tea: adjust the water temperature according to the tea base
The brewing temperature of floral tea needs to be adjusted according to its tea base. If green tea is used as the base, the brewing temperature should be between 75℃ and 85℃; if black tea is used as the base, the water temperature needs to be between 90℃ and 95℃. This is to retain the fragrance of the flower tea, without destroying the taste of its tea base.
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summarize
Different teas have different optimal brewing temperatures, and knowing these little details can help you brew a better tasting tea. In general, green tea and white tea are suitable for low-temperature brewing, black tea and pu-erh tea are suitable for high-temperature brewing, while oolong tea needs medium-temperature brewing. Of course, apart from the water temperature, the quality of the water, the tea utensils and the time of brewing will also affect the taste of the tea. I hope you find your own cup of tea in the world of tea flavor.
Well, that's it for today's sharing. I hope this post was helpful and if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. We'll see you in the next installment!
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