Ancient tree tea, as a precious tea, is loved by tea lovers for its unique flavor and rich nutritional value. However, how to properly brew ancient tree tea to maximize its unique flavor and aroma is a confusing issue for many people. Today, we will explain in detail the method of brewing ancient tree tea, so that you can easily enjoy this cup of rich ancient tree tea at home.
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Tea Selection and Preparation
In order to make a good cup of ancient tree tea, the first thing you need to do is to choose the right tea leaves. Ancient tree tea is generally categorized into two kinds of tea: raw tea and ripe tea, each of which has its own unique brewing method and taste. When choosing tea, you can choose according to your own taste preferences. Raw tea has a refreshing taste and is suitable for those who like light tea, while ripe tea has a mellow taste and is more suitable for those who like a strong taste.
Water quality and temperature
The choice of water for tea brewing is crucial. It is best to use mineral water or mountain spring water, which can maximize the retention of the aroma and taste of ancient tree tea. Tap water is less suitable for tea brewing as it contains more impurities and chlorine.
Water temperature is also an important factor that affects the taste of tea. For raw tea, the water temperature is usually controlled between 85℃-90℃, so as to avoid the tea leaves being scalded and to maintain its fresh aroma. Ripe tea, on the other hand, can be brewed directly with boiling water at 100℃ to fully release the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves.
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Choice of Tea Set
The choice of tea utensils for brewing ancient tree tea is also very delicate. Generally speaking, purple sand pot, cover bowl and glass tea set are good choices. Purple sand pot insulation is good, suitable for brewing ripe tea; cover bowl is suitable for brewing raw tea, can better control the water temperature and soup time; glass tea set is suitable for viewing the color of tea soup, especially some high-quality ancient tree tea.
Wake up steps
Due to the long storage time, it is best to wake up the tea before brewing. The process of waking up the tea can awaken the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves. The specific method is to put the right amount of tea leaves into the tea set, pour a small amount of hot water, and pour it out quickly. This process not only removes impurities from the tea leaves, but also allows the tea leaves to gradually unfurl in preparation for formal brewing.
Brewing Tips
1. The amount of tea to be thrown: Generally speaking, the amount of tea to be thrown can be decided according to personal taste and the size of tea utensils. Generally speaking, the amount of tea thrown into a gaiwan is around 5-7 grams, while that of a zisha pot is around 8-10 grams.
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2. Water injection: Pay attention to the speed and strength of the water flow when injecting water. Can be used around the way of water injection, so that the tea leaves can be evenly heated, releasing a uniform aroma and flavor.
3. Soup out time: the time of soup out directly affects the strength of the tea. Raw tea soup time is generally controlled at 10-15 seconds, ripe tea can be extended to 20-30 seconds. According to personal taste, you can also adjust the soup time.
Tea Tasting & Storage
Brewed ancient tree tea should be tasted in time to feel the aroma and flavor of the tea soup. When tasting tea, you can first smell its aroma, then look at its color, and finally taste its flavor. Each sip of tea soup is a kind of enjoyment, savor the changes and layers.
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The storage of the tea is equally important. Ancient tree tea generally needs to be stored in a dry, cool and odorless environment. They can be stored in well-sealed ceramic, tin or glass jars to preserve the aroma and quality of the tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can ancient tree tea be brewed with boiling water? Raw tea is not recommended to be brewed with boiling water, because high temperature will destroy the active ingredients and aroma of tea leaves, while ripe tea can be brewed with boiling water.
2. Is there a limit to the number of times I can brew old tree tea? Ancient tree tea can be brewed repeatedly, usually 8-10 times, or even more. Each brewing time can be gradually extended.
3. Why does my Gushu tea have a bitter flavor? It may be caused by the water temperature is too high or the brewing time is too long. You can try to lower the water temperature or shorten the brewing time.
4. How long can ancient tree tea be stored? Under good storage conditions, ancient tree tea can be kept for many years, even decades. And with the passage of time, the aroma and flavor of the tea will become more mellow.
concluding remarks
Brewing ancient tree tea is an art and a pleasure. Through the correct brewing method, you can not only maximize the aroma and flavor of the tea, but also feel the culture and history of it. We hope this guide can help you better master the brewing method of ancient tree tea and make every cup of tea a wonderful treat.
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