Tea Brewing Method

1. Choosing the right tea set
Choosing the right tea set is the first step in brewing delicious tea.

Glass cups or porcelain teapots are ideal, they help you to clearly see the beautiful process of tea leaves unfolding in the water.
Stainless steel or purple clay pots are suitable for brewing black and oolong teas, and can retain heat better.

2. Warm Water
Each type of tea has a different water temperature, and getting the water temperature right is the key to making good tea:

Green tea: water temperature 80-85°C (avoid boiling water to keep the fresh aroma of tea)
White tea: water temperature 85-90°C (mild hot water helps release the fresh taste of tea leaves)
Black tea: water temperature 90-95°C (fully boiled water helps to stimulate the tea's rich, sweet flavor)
Oolong tea: water temperature 90-95°C (moderate water temperature to bring out its fruity and floral aroma)
Pu-erh tea: water temperature 95-100°C (using boiling water can release the deep flavor of Pu-erh tea)

3. Tea dosage
The amount of tea leaves directly affects the concentration and flavor of the tea, the standard ratio is:

Green tea, white tea: use 2-3 grams of tea leaves per cup (about 200ml).
Black tea, oolong tea: 3-4 grams of tea leaves per cup.
Pu-erh tea: 5-6 grams of tea leaves per cup.

4. Brewing Time
Different types of tea have different brewing time requirements:

Green tea: about 1-2 minutes. Avoid prolonged brewing to avoid the tea soup becoming bitter.
White tea: about 2-3 minutes. The gentle taste of the tea broth requires a moderate steeping time.
Black tea: about 3-5 minutes. Longer steeping time can bring out the sweet aroma and mellow flavor of black tea.
Oolong tea: about 3-4 minutes. Moderate steeping time can preserve the balance of aroma and flavor.
Pu-erh tea: about 5-8 minutes. Pu-erh tea can withstand steeping and become more flavorful the more it is steeped.

5. Water Quality Selection
Use clean water source to brew tea, preferably soft water or mineral water, which can better reveal the natural flavor of the tea.
Avoid using tap water that contains chlorine, as it will affect the flavor of the tea.

6. Drinking Tips
The first time you brew tea, the water temperature should be slightly lower and the time should be slightly shorter in order to savor the fresh taste of the tea leaves.
The second time you make tea, you can increase the water temperature or steeping time appropriately, the tea flavor will be more intense.
The third time you make tea, you can extend the brewing time moderately, and still be able to retain its unique aroma and flavor.