Green tea is a favorite tea drink, its fresh taste and rich efficacy and function make people love it. However, how to brew green tea correctly, especially mastering the dosage ratio of tea leaves, often makes many tea lovers feel confused. Here, we will introduce in detail the proportion of tea leaves and some tips to help you brew a perfect cup of green tea every time.
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Proportion of green tea to be brewed
When brewing green tea, the amount of tea leaves is key. Generally speaking, you need 2 grams of green tea leaves for every 150 milliliters of water, and this ratio is about one teaspoonful. However, it can be adjusted depending on the type of tea and personal taste. Below are specific dosage recommendations for several common green teas:
Dosage recommendations for common green teas
1. Longjing tea:The amount of this flat shaped green tea is about 3 grams per brew, or a little over a teaspoon. Longjing tea leaves are more delicate, and too much will result in an overly strong tea broth.
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2. Bi Luo Chun:Biluochun has fine tea leaves and it is recommended to use 2.5 grams of tea leaves per 150 milliliters of water. This tea has a strong aroma and using too little will affect the taste.
3. Mao Feng tea:Mao Feng tea leaves are fluffy and take up a lot of volume, so you need a little more per brew, around 4 grams. This will ensure that the tea has the right consistency.
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How to choose the right brewing utensil
Different tea utensils have a significant impact on the taste of green tea. Common green tea brewing utensils include covered bowls, glass cups and ceramic pots.
1. Covered Bowl:Gai Bowls are suitable for brewing delicate green teas such as Longjing and Biluochun. The amount of tea leaves used is about 1/5-1/4 of the bottom of the bowl, and the water temperature is controlled between 80-85℃.
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2. Glasses:The glass is transparent, so you can enjoy the beauty of tea leaves stretching in the water. Suitable for brewing green tea with looser leaf shape such as Mao Feng and Bamboo Leaf Green. The dosage is about 3 grams and the water temperature is recommended to be around 85℃.
3. Ceramic pot:The ceramic pot has good heat preservation and is suitable for brewing Mao Jian and Huangshan Green Peony. The amount of tea to be brewed each time is about 4 grams, and the water temperature is likewise recommended to be 80-85℃.
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Tips for brewing green tea
Mastering the following few tips will allow you to brew green tea at home that rivals professional standards:
1. Water Quality Options:The quality of water used for brewing green tea is very important, and it is recommended to use soft or pure water. Hard water will affect the aroma and flavor of the tea.
2. Water temperature control:Different green tea on the water temperature requirements are different, the general tender green tea such as Longjing, Biluochun suitable for 80-85 ℃ water temperature; and a little rough old green tea such as Mao Feng, bamboo leaf green can be 90 ℃ of water brewing.
3. Brewing time:The first brewing time is about 1-2 minutes, which can be adjusted according to the type of tea and personal taste. Subsequent brewing time for each refill can be extended appropriately.
4. Tea pitching adjustments:If you like strong tea, you can appropriately increase the amount of tea or extend the brewing time; if you like a lighter taste, you can reduce the amount of tea or shorten the brewing time.
Enjoying Green Tea
Brewing green tea is not just a technical skill, it is a way of enjoying life. Each attempt is an exploration of the diverse flavors of green tea and your own preferences. By constantly adjusting the amount of tea leaves, water temperature and brewing time, you will find the best way to brew green tea for yourself.
We hope that these tips on green tea brewing ratios will help you brew a cup of green tea that is full of flavor and aroma. Whether you sip it alone or share it with friends, you will be able to experience the tranquility and beauty that green tea brings.
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