Brewing Parameters
Brewing parameters for each category of Chinese tea :
| Category |
Green & White Tea |
Oolong Tea (curled type) |
Oolong Tea (uncurled type) |
Black Tea |
Pu-erh Tea |
| Tea Ware |
Glass, Porcelain |
Purple Clay, Porcelain |
Purple Clay, Porcelain |
Purple Clay, Porcelain |
Purple Clay |
| Tea Leaves Quantity |
2 grams (1-2 teaspoons) per 150ml of water |
Fill teapot 1/4 to 1/3 full |
Fill teapot 1/2 to 3/4 full |
2 grams (1-2 teaspoons) per 150ml of water |
Fill teapot 1/4 to 1/3 full |
| Water Temp. |
70°c - 80°c |
100°c |
100°c |
100°c |
100°c |
| Steeping Time |
1 minute for 1st and 2nd brewings. Gradually increase steeping time by 10-20 seconds for subsequent brewings. |
Use a thermometer (if available) to check the water temperature. Otherwise judge it visually, at 70°c the water is restless
but not yet simmering. At 85 to 90°c, bubbles are rising across the entire surface and the water is starting to steam.
Note : This brewing parameters serve as a general guideline only. We recommend that you try different brewing parameters according to your personal preference and taste.
A WORD ABOUT WATER
The quality of water will affect the way the tea leaf components dissolve into the beverage, and therefore its quality.
Tap water is highly chlorinated and although it's convenient, it may not be the best water to brew your tea with.
We recommend experimenting with bottled spring water to yield more satisfactory results.
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