Flower tea, with its rich floral aroma and unique flavor, is loved by people. However, there is a wide range of floral teas on the market, with varying prices and quality. Why don't you let your taste buds be the protagonist of the tasting and make a cup of your own flower tea?
Making flower tea may seem tedious, but it's actually not that difficult, as long as you master a few key steps, you too can become a flower tea maker.
Preparation:
1. Selection of tea blanks
The base of flower tea is tea, so the choice of tea blanks is crucial. Generally speaking, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, etc. can be used as tea blanks for flower tea. Green tea is fragrant, black tea is mellow, oolong tea is rich, different types of tea blanks will give different flavors to the flower tea.
2. Selection of flowers
The aroma of floral tea comes mainly from flowers. Jasmine, roses, osmanthus and chrysanthemums are common flowers used for curing. Choose flowers in full bloom for a stronger aroma.
3. Tool preparation
In addition to the tea blanks and flowers, you will need to prepare some necessary tools, including: clean containers, tweezers, sieves, baking nets, etc.
Production Steps:
1. Treatment of tea blanks
Spread the tea blanks evenly in a clean container and place them in a ventilated area to dry until the moisture content is about 8%.
2. Flower handling
Gently pick the flowers, remove the stems and impurities, and spread the petals evenly in a cool place to dry until semi-dry.
3. Cultivation of flower tea
a. Mixing
Place the dried tea blanks and flowers in layers in the curing container, and sprinkle a layer of flowers on top of each layer of tea blanks at a ratio of about 1:1.
b. Static celling
The curing container is sealed and placed in a warm, dry place for curing. The curing time is usually 24-48 hours, depending on the type of tea and flowers and the ambient temperature.
c. Flowering
Every 8-12 hours, open the curing vessel and gently toss the tea blanks and flowers to promote aroma blending.
d. Flowering
The flowers can be removed when the aroma is fully incorporated into the tea.
4. Baking and drying
Place the cured flower tea on the baking net and bake at low temperature until the moisture content is reduced to below 5%.
5. Packaging preservation
Store dried flower tea in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Tips for making homemade flower tea:
- Choosing fresh and high quality tea blanks and flowers is the key to making floral tea.
- During the curing process, attention should be paid to keep the environment clean and dry, avoid direct sunlight.
- The roasting temperature should not be too high so as not to destroy the aroma and flavor of the tea.
- The shelf life of flower tea is usually about 1 year, and it should be kept sealed to avoid moisture.
Conclusion:
Flower tea is not only a kind of drink, but also a kind of culture and art. Homemade flower tea, not only can enjoy the fun of handmade, but also can taste the exclusive flavor of flowers and tea. Come and make your own cup of tea!
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