teaHow to brew Pu-erh teaTo make a cup of Pu-erh tea, you need to consider the type of tea (raw tea or cooked tea), tea set, water quality, water temperature, tea brewing time and other factors.
Here are some basic steps and suggestions to help you brew a great cup of Pu-erh tea:Choose tea set:Purple clay pot: suitable for making Pu ‘er tea, because the purple clay pot has good breathability and can improve the aroma of the tea.Covered bowl: suitable for tasting and testing tea, you can better observe the color of the tea and smell.Water quality selection:Use soft or mineral water and avoid tap water, as the chlorine in tap water can affect the taste of the tea.Water temperature:New tea: The water temperature can be slightly lower, about 90-95 ° C, to avoid too high water temperature to make the tea bitter.Old or ripe tea: Near boiling water can be used, about 95-100 ° C, to fully release the aroma and taste of the tea.Tea washing:Pu-erh tea usually needs to be washed, that is, quickly brewed in boiling water and then poured away, in order to remove dust from the surface of the tea and wake up the tea.Tea brewing time:First soak: Usually 30 seconds to 1 minute.
The number of subsequent brews: As the number of brews increases, gradually increase the time of brewing tea, increasing each brew by 30 seconds to 1 minute.Tea ratio:The general recommended ratio is 1:50, that is, 1 gram of tea for 50 ml of water, according to personal taste can be increased or decreased.Tea making Tips:Low flush: Pour the water slowly along the edge of the tea set to avoid directly impacting the tea leaves.Out of the soup: pour the tea soup, try to pour the tea soup, avoid tea soaked in water for a long time.Tasting:When tasting Pu-erh tea, pay attention to the color, aroma, taste and sweetness of the tea soup.Storage:Pu ‘er tea needs proper storage conditions to avoid direct sunlight, moisture and odors to maintain its quality.Personal taste:Adjust the tea brewing time and water temperature according to your personal taste, and find the most suitable tea brewing method for you.There are many ways to brew Pu-erh tea, and the above are just some basic guidelines that you can adjust according to the actual situation and personal taste. Making Pu-erh tea is an enjoyable process, try different methods to find the best way to make tea for you.
