The Universal Tea Brewing Formula: Master the Art of Brewing Tea Effortlessly.
Green Tea
Temperature and Method: Brew with water at 85°C, steeping time is about 2-3 minutes.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 3 grams of tea leaves + 150 milliliters of water, just enough to thinly cover the bottom of the vessel, taking up approximately 1/5 of its volume.
Brewing Cycles: Optimal for 3-4 infusions.
Decant Time: First infusion should be decanted after 15 seconds.
Suitable For: Those with poor urination, feverish thirst, and high blood pressure.
Common Varieties: 1. Biluochun 2. West Lake Longjing
Huang (Yellow) Tea
Temperature and Method: Use a small amount of 90°C water to brew for 30 seconds to 1 minute, fill the cup to 80% full, ready to Drink after 2-3 minutes.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 4 grams of tea leaves + 150 milliliters of water, just enough to thinly cover the bottom of the Gaiwan.
Brewing Cycles: Optimal for 5-6 infusions.
Decant Time: First infusion should be decanted within 15 seconds.
Suitable For: Those with gastrointestinal discomfort, fatigue, and sensitive teeth.
Common Varieties: 1. Haimagong Tea 2. Weishan White-tipped Tea
Temperature and Method: For Silver Needle and White Peony, use water at 90°C.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 4 grams of tea leaves + 110 milliliters of water, filling the vessel to 3/4 or 1/2 of its volume.
Brewing Cycles: Optimal for 7-8 infusions.
Decant Time: New white tea should be decanted after 10 seconds for the first infusion, aged white tea after 15 seconds.
Suitable For: Those with weak immune systems, gastrointestinal discomfort, and calcium or iron deficiencies.
Common Varieties: 1. Silver Needle 2. White Peony
Oolong Tea (Wulong Tea)
Temperature and Method: Use boiling water at 100°C.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 4 grams of tea leaves + 110 milliliters of water, filling 1/5 of the gaiwan's volume for granular teas.
Brewing Cycles: Can be infused 7-8 times.
Decant Time: Non-balled teas should be decanted after 5 seconds for the first infusion.
Suitable For: Those who are overweight, have poor digestion, or low energy.
Common Varieties: 1. Tieguanyin 2. Dahongpao
Black Tea
Temperature and Method: Brew with water at 95°C, steeping time is 3-5 minutes.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 5 grams of tea leaves + 150 milliliters of water, just enough to cover the bottom of the gaiwan, taking up approximately 1/5 of its volume.
Brewing Cycles: Optimal for 8-9 infusions.
Decant Time: First infusion should be decanted within 10 seconds.
Suitable For: Those looking to resist aging and those with cold and weak stomachs.
Common Varieties: 1. Gongfu Tea 2. Small-Leaf Tea
Pu'er (Dark) Tea
Temperature and Method: Older teas are best cooked, while newer teas should be brewed with boiling water at 100°C.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 5 grams of tea leaves + 150 milliliters of water, filling 1/5 of the gaiwan's volume.
Brewing Cycles: Can be infused up to 10 times.
Decant Time: After rinsing, the first infusion should be decanted after 20 seconds.
Suitable For: Those with poor digestion, seeking weight loss, or managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar.
Common Varieties: 1. Tibetan Tea 2. Anhua Dark Tea.