Brewing tea is an art, and different types of tea have their own unique brewing methods and techniques. If you are a tea lover or want to start experimenting with tea, then understanding these methods will help you brew a great cup of aromatic, full-flavored tea. Today, we're going to go into more detail about how to brew green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white tea, and pu-erh tea.
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How to brew green tea
Green tea is loved by many for its fresh and light taste. The key to making good green tea lies in the water temperature and brewing time.
First of all, the water temperature should be controlled at about 80℃, too high temperature will destroy the vitamins and tea polyphenols in green tea and make the tea soup become bitter. Brewing time is generally 2-3 minutes, should not be too long, otherwise the tea will become bitter.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Place an appropriate amount of green tea (about 3 grams) in a teapot or teacup.
2. Pour in hot water at 80°C, amounting to about 150-200 ml.
3. Cover the cup or jug and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
4. Gently shake the teapot so that the tea leaves are in full contact with the water, and then pour out the tea to enjoy.
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How to brew black tea
With its rich aroma and sweet taste, black tea is a must-have beverage for many people's breakfast. The brewing of black tea requires a high water temperature, usually 90-95℃, and the brewing time is between 3-5 minutes.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Place about 5 grams of black tea into a teapot or teacup.
2. Pour in hot water at 90-95°C in an amount of about 200-250 ml.
3. Cover the cup or jug and let stand for 3-5 minutes.
4. Adjust the brewing time according to personal taste, then pour out the tea and enjoy. If you like, you can add milk and sugar to taste.
How to Brew Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is between green tea and black tea, with both the fresh aroma of green tea and the richness of black tea. The water temperature for brewing oolong tea is usually 90-95℃, and the brewing time is 1-2 minutes.
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The specific steps are as follows:
1. Place about 7 grams of oolong tea into a teapot or covered bowl.
2. Pour in hot water at 90-95°C, amounting to about 150-200 ml.
3. Cover the bowl with a lidded lid and let stand for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gently shake the teapot or gaiwan so that the tea leaves are in full contact with the water, and then pour out the tea to enjoy. Oolong tea can be brewed several times, with each brewing time gradually increasing.
How to brew white tea
White tea is loved by many people for its fresh and natural taste and light aroma. The water temperature for brewing white tea should be controlled at about 85℃, and the brewing time is 5-8 minutes.
The specific steps are as follows:
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1. Place about 5 grams of white tea into a teapot or teacup.
2. Pour in hot water at 85°C in an amount of about 200-250 ml.
3. Cover the cup or jug and let stand for 5-8 minutes.
4. Gently shake the teapot so that the tea leaves are in full contact with the water, and then pour out the tea to enjoy.
How to Brew Puerh Tea
Puerh tea is categorized into raw tea and ripe tea, with slightly different brewing methods. Generally speaking, Puerh tea needs to be brewed with boiling water at 100℃ for 10-20 seconds.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Put about 7 grams of pu-erh tea into a teapot or a gaiwan.
2. Pour in boiling water at 100°C in an amount of about 150-200 ml.
3. Cover bowl with lid and let stand for 10-20 seconds.
4. Pour out the first infusion without drinking it, so as to clean the tea leaves.
5. Pour in boiling water at 100°C again, cover with a covered bowl lid and leave to stand for 10-20 seconds.
6. Gently shake the teapot or gaiwan so that the tea leaves are in full contact with the water, then pour out the tea broth and enjoy. Pu-erh tea can also be brewed several times, with each brewing time gradually increasing.
These are the brewing methods of various teas. Each type of tea has its own unique aroma and flavor, and it is important to master the correct brewing method in order to make the best tasting tea. Hopefully these tips will help you enjoy a nice cup of tea at home with ease!
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