Pagoda black tea, with its unique aroma and flavor is loved by tea lovers. To savor a perfect cup of Pagoda black tea, the brewing method is crucial. This article will detail how to properly brew Pagoda black tea, so you can enjoy a professional tea experience at home.
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Selection of high quality Pagoda Black Tea
The quality of the tea leaves is key to brewing a good cup of tea. Pagoda black tea usually has golden fluff and tightly packed strands, and smells strongly of flowers and fruits. When purchasing, it is recommended to choose a well-known brand or a trusted tea vendor to ensure the freshness and quality of the tea.
Prepare brewing tools
Before you start brewing, prepare the following tools:
- Teapot or Covered Bowl: It is best to use a porcelain or glass tea set so that you can better observe the color of the tea broth.
- Teacups: Choose white porcelain teacups to appreciate the color of the tea broth more intuitively.
- Strainer: Used to filter the tea leaves to avoid the dregs from entering the tea broth.
- Thermometer: Precise control of the water temperature is the key to making good Pagoda black tea.
Getting the water temperature right
The water temperature for brewing Pagoda black tea is usually between 90℃-95℃. Water temperature that is too high will over-oxidize the tea leaves and produce a bitter taste; water temperature that is too low will not be able to fully stimulate the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves. You can boil the water first and then let it stand for about 1 minute before you start brewing.
Control of the amount of tea
For each brewing of Pagoda Black Tea, it is recommended to use 3-5 grams of tea leaves for every 150 milliliters of water. The exact amount of tea can be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like a stronger tea soup, you can increase the amount of tea leaves appropriately.
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Brewing step by step
Warm the cup to wake up the tea
Before formal brewing, warm the tea set with hot water, this will raise the temperature of the tea set and make the aroma of the tea easier to release. After warming the cup, take an appropriate amount of Pagoda Black Tea into a teapot or covered bowl.
infuse
Slowly pour hot water of 90℃-95℃ into the teapot or gaiwan, try to pour the water slowly along the inner wall of the utensil, avoid direct impact on the tea leaves to maintain the integrity of the tea leaves. Control the time of the first injection at about 15-30 seconds, and then pour the tea into the tea cup.
Tea Tasting and Enjoyment
The first infusion can be poured or savored. This infusion is usually light and is called "tea washing". The aroma and flavor of the tea leaves will be released gradually from the second brew. The duration of each brew can be extended, usually between 30 seconds and 1 minute. The number of brews can be up to 4-5, depending on the quality of the tea leaves and personal preference.
Tips in brewing
During the brewing process, you can enhance the flavor of the tea by following these tips:
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- Water quality: It is recommended to use pure water or mineral water so that the impurities in tap water will not affect the flavor of the tea broth.
- Water injection method: you can use high flush low pouring method, high flush when the tea leaves up and down roll, better release the aroma; low pouring to maintain the uniformity of the tea broth.
- Brewing time: the time for each brew should not be too long, otherwise it will lead to too strong and astringent tea soup.
Summaries and insights
Brewing Pagoda black tea is an art, and with the right methods and techniques, its unique aroma and flavor can be fully revealed. Everyone has different preferences, so you can adjust and try according to your own taste. During the brewing process, enjoying the serenity and concentration is also a great pleasure of tea tasting.
I hope this article has helped you get a better handle on how to brew Pagoda Black Tea and make every cup of tea taste like happiness. If you have more questions or experiences about tea, feel free to share them in the comments section.
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