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No matter how good the green tea is, it must be brewed properly; don't ruin the experience by brewing it incorrectly!
As the spring tea gradually arrives, it's important to know how to brew green tea to enjoy the new flavors. Here are some recommended methods for brewing a delicious cup of green tea. Brewing tips using a glass cup as an example: 1. Water temperature: It is generally recommended to use a temperature between 80°C to 85°C. If it's difficult to gauge the exact temperature, you can boil water in a kettle (1-2L) and let it sit for 1-2 minutes. 2. Pouring water: Use a dripping method to pour water along the wall of the cup, avoiding direct impact on the tea leaves. 3. Tea to water ratio: Generally, the ratio is 1:50, meaning 1g of tea leaves for 50ml of water. For a typical glass cup of 200ml, you would only need 3g of tea leaves. 4. Steeping time: The first infusion only needs to steep for 3 minutes.
As the spring tea is gradually released, knowing how to brew green tea is essential for tasting the new tea. Here are some recommended methods for brewing a delicious cup of green tea.
Brewing tips using a glass cup as an example:
1. Water temperature: Generally recommended at 80℃ to 85℃. If the specific temperature is hard to grasp, after boiling water in a kettle (1-2L), let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
2. Pouring water: Use a dripping method to pour water along the wall of the cup, avoiding direct impact on the tea leaves.
3. Tea to water ratio: Generally 1:50, meaning 1g of tea leaves for 50ml of water. A typical glass cup used is 200ml, requiring only 3g of tea leaves.
4. Steeping time: The first infusion only needs to steep for about 30s to 60s; when the tea soup is at 1/3 remaining, pour in more water. The second infusion time should be slightly extended, steeping for 40s to 90s; thereafter, extend the time based on the concentration of the tea soup.
Additionally, we all know that there are three methods for brewing green tea: top infusion, middle infusion, and bottom infusion. Common green teas include Biluochun, Longjing tea, Duyun Maojian, Quezhe, Ziyang Maojian, and Hanzhong Xianhao. Which method is the most suitable?
1. Top infusion method
Mainly used for brewing delicate green teas, single buds, one bud and one leaf, or tea leaves rich in downy hairs, such as Dongting Biluochun and Duyun Maojian.
Method: After placing an appropriate amount of water at the right temperature, add 3-5 grams of green tea leaves. Wait for the green tea leaves to sink. The green tea leaves gradually stretch in the cup, floating up and down, with a clear green color. Enjoy the process of the green tea leaves floating and stretching. Once the green tea leaves have completely sunk, you can start tasting.
2. Middle infusion method
Mainly used for brewing relatively delicate and fragrant green teas, or tea leaves in their natural state, such as Ziyang Maojian, Hanzhong Xianhao, and Quezhe.
Method:
(1) Prepare a transparent glass cup (the size of the cup in this example is about 200ml), first add about one-third of the appropriate temperature water, then add 3-5 grams of green tea leaves, and wait for the green tea leaves to slowly stretch.
(2) Once the green tea leaves have stretched, fill the cup with boiling water.
(3) Once the green tea leaves have completely sunk, you can drink.
3. Bottom infusion method
Mainly used for brewing stout or flat-shaped tea leaves, such as Taiping Houkui and Longjing tea.
Method:
(1) Add an appropriate amount of tea leaves. Add a little boiling water at the right temperature.
(2) Pick up the brewing glass cup and gently shake it to completely wet the tea leaves and allow them to naturally stretch.
(3) After the tea leaves have slightly stretched, add boiling water until it is nine-tenths full. Wait for the tea leaves to release the tea soup. Once the tea soup is evenly released, you can drink.
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