For a tea, the brewing method is very important. Even for a good-quality tea, if the brewing method is wrong, the tea can not reveal its original tasting. However, we can’t remember each tea’s brewing method, at this time we need to find out the rules, and then we can find a suitable brewing method.
Today, we take the white tea as an example to share the rules about how to brew white tea.
How to brew a white tea, when mentioned this, three core elements will emerge from the senior tea friends’ minds.
How to brew a white tea, when mentioned this, three core elements will emerge from the senior tea friends’ minds.
“What is the grade of tea? More tea buds or more tea leaves?”
The more tea buds, the more tender the tea is, so the water temperature will be lower.
“What year is this tea? New tea or old tea?”
About this point, we need to consider the aging degree of the tea, so for the old teas, the water temperature will be slightly higher.
“What is the form of tea? Loose tea or cake?”
White tea cake will accelerate the fermentation process, so the water temperature will be slightly higher if the degree of fermentation is high.
* Chrysanthemum Dragon Ball White Tea *
* Chrysanthemum Dragon Ball White Tea *
According to the above three elements, we can draw some experiences:
According to the above three elements, we can draw some experiences:
For the new loose white tea and white tea buds, the starting temperature is 85℃ and the water temperature can increase about 3 to 5 degrees based on the tea’s rough degree.
For the aged tea, we can increase about 3 to 5 degrees in the basis of new tea, like three years old white tea which can be brewed with boiling water and aged tea which can be boiled.
For white tea cake or Shoumei, we can use hot water to pat the tea leaves. However, when brewing new tea or tea buds, we should avoid directly patting tea leaves and the hot water need to be poured along the cup wall.
* Moonlight Dragon Ball White Tea *
* Moonlight Dragon Ball White Tea *
In addition, we also summed up the advantage and disadvantage about four kinds of tea sets to brew white tea, which is for your reference.
In addition, we also summed up the advantage and disadvantage about four kinds of tea sets to brew white tea, which is for your reference.
Cup Method
Cup Method
Fit: Silver Needle White Tea, White Peony Tea, Aged White Tea
Brewing Method: Use about 3g white tea, put into glass cup or vacuum cup, and then directly pour the 90℃ water into the container. After one minute we can enjoy the tea.
Advantage: Portable and easy, suitable for trip, office or drinking at home
Disadvantage: Only for a person, not suitable for hospitality
Gaiwan Method
Fit: New white tea, Silver Needle White Tea, White Peony Tea
Brewing Method: Use 5g white tea, brew slowly with 85℃ water and then share with tea pitcher.
Advantage: This is the most commonly used brewing method, which is not only suitable for drinking alone, but also suitable for sharing with two to three friends while chatting and then the tea tastes more fragrant under this relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Disadvantage: It is a challenge for tea lovers. The tea tastes light if the brewing time is short, and the tea will be bitter if the brewing time is long, so the brewing time is very important.
Zisha Teapot Method
Fit: White Tea Cake, Aged White Tea
Brewing Method: Choose a favorite Zisha teapot, take 7g tea and then brew it with boiling water
Advantage: Taste sweet, soft and mellow
Disadvantage: The aroma is not as good as the aroma brewed with Gaiwan and also for new tea, with this method, it is not easy to tell the features.
Boiling Method
Fit: Aged White Tea
Brewing Method: Take about 8g or 10g aged white tea, put into the pot and then add some water to simmer until the water is boiling
Advantage: Portable and easy, suitable for party or drinking at home, which is a great atmosphere
Disadvantage: The proportion of tea need to be adjusted according to the number of people. If there are many people, the tea liquid needs to be light, not strong.