Dian Hong Golden Needle tea, as a representative of Yunnan black tea, is loved by tea lovers for its golden tea buds and unique flavor. To brew a perfect cup of Dian Hong Gold Needle Tea, you not only need good tea leaves, but also need the right brewing method. Today, we will share the detailed brewing steps of Dian Hong Golden Needle tea, so that every tea lover can easily enjoy this cup of fragrant black tea.
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Selection of high quality Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea
Before brewing, first make sure you are choosing a high quality Dian Hong Golden Needle tea. High-quality Dian Hong Golden Needle tea has a tightly knotted appearance, golden color, smooth and glossy surface of the tea leaves, and smells of rich fruity and honey aroma.
preliminary
To brew Dian Hong Golden Needle tea, you need to prepare the following utensils and ingredients:
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- Tea set: glass teapot or white porcelain tea set, so that you can better observe the color of the tea broth.
- Tea: About 5 grams of Dian Hong Golden Needle tea per brew.
- Water: Choose pure water or mineral water, the quality of water directly affects the taste of tea soup.
- Water thermometer: keep the water temperature between 90-95°C.
procedure of washing tea leaves
Tea washing is an important step in brewing Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea, which helps to remove impurities on the surface of the tea leaves and at the same time awakens the aroma of the tea leaves. The specific steps are as follows:
- Put 5 grams of prepared Dian Hong Golden Needle tea into a teapot.
- Inject a small amount of hot water (90-95°C) so that the water just covers the tea leaves.
- Gently shake the teapot to allow the hot water to fully saturate the tea leaves and pour the tea quickly.
brewing step
After washing the tea into the formal brewing session, master the brewing time and water temperature, you can make Dian Hong Golden Needle tea aroma and flavor better show.
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- Re-inject the washed Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea into the hot water of 90-95℃, the amount of water injected is about 250ml.
- Cover the pot and leave to steep for 1-2 minutes, not too long to avoid overpowering the tea broth.
- Pour the tea broth into a teacup and taste it by smelling the aroma, looking at the color and finally savoring the taste of the tea broth.
Refill Tips
Dian Hong Golden Needle tea can be refreshed several times, and each refreshing time can be gradually extended by 30 seconds to 1 minute. As the number of times of refreshing increases, the aroma and flavor of the tea will also change, tea lovers can adjust the refreshing time according to personal taste.
Enjoying Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea
Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea has a rich aroma, sweet flavor and reddish color, bringing a unique taste experience with every sip. Through the correct brewing method, tea lovers can better feel the charm of Dian Hong Golden Needle tea. In the process of tea tasting, it is good to calm down and feel the beauty of the tea leaves stretching in the water, and enjoy the tranquility and coziness of this moment.
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Tips for Storing Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea
In order to maintain the best flavor of Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea, you need to pay attention to the following points when storing:
- Store in a dry, cool place out of direct sunlight.
- Use a well-sealed container to prevent the tea from getting damp.
- Avoid storing it with other odorous items to avoid cascading odors.
The above is the detailed brewing method of Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea, we hope every tea lover can easily brew a perfect cup of Dian Hong Golden Needle Tea at home and enjoy this unique tea aroma and flavor.
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