Dahongpao tea, as one of China's famous oolong teas, is loved by tea lovers for its unique flavor and aroma. However, to truly savor the essence of Dahongpao tea, the correct brewing method is crucial. Below is a detailed guide that teaches you how to brew Dahongpao tea perfectly.
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Introduction to Dahongpao Tea
Dahongpao tea is produced in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, and is known as the finest of the Wuyi rock teas. Its name comes from a beautiful legend: it is said that during the Ming Dynasty, a scholar met a monk on his way to get sick and was miraculously cured after drinking a cup of Dahongpao tea. The scholar was grateful to the monk and wrapped the tea tree with a red robe, hence the name "Dahongpao".
Dahongpao tea has a greenish-brown color, strong aroma, deep orange-yellow tea broth, sweet and moist in the mouth, and a long aftertaste.
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preliminary
To brew a perfect cup of Dahongpao tea, you will first need to prepare the necessary tools and tea leaves. We recommend using a purple clay pot or porcelain covered bowl, a hot water kettle, a fairway cup, and a tea tasting cup.
Choose high quality Dahongpao tea leaves and generally use 5 to 7 grams of tea per brew.
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brewing step
1. Cup warming
Use hot water to rinse tea sets, including gai bowls, fairway cups and tasting cups, to raise the temperature of the tea set and to clean it.
2. Tea
Place the appropriate amount of Dahongpao tea leaves into a preheated covered bowl, the amount of tea leaves should be about one-fifth of the capacity of the bowl.
3. Tea washing
Pour hot water into a covered bowl and pour it out quickly to wash away dust and impurities from the surface of the tea.
4. brewing
Fill the gaiwan with hot water again (recommended water temperature is about 95℃), cover and steep for about 10 seconds, then pour the tea broth into a fair cup.
5. Tea distribution
Pour the tea from the fairway cup into the tasting cup, distributing it evenly. Brew in 10 second increments each time, usually 6 to 7 times.
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Brewing Tips
1. High brewing method: when brewing, the teapot is higher from the cover bowl, so that the water flow impacts the tea leaves, so that the tea leaves are fully unfolded.
2. Circular water filling: When filling water, fill water in a circle to ensure that the tea leaves are evenly steeped.
3. Adjust the brewing time appropriately: the first brewing time is slightly shorter, and the subsequent brewing time is gradually increased to savor different levels of tea aroma.
Flavor and Aroma of Dahongpao
Dahongpao tea has a complex and distinctive flavor with earthy and fruity notes, and a subtle sweetness and woody aroma in the mouth. Its tea broth is smooth and aromatic, with light smoky and floral notes.
summarize
With the above steps, you can easily enjoy a perfect cup of Dahongpao tea at home. The correct brewing method not only releases the full aroma and flavor of the tea, but also allows you to experience the unique charm of Dahongpao tea. We hope this guide will help you master the art of brewing Dahongpao tea and enjoy the good time brought by every cup of tea.
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