How to brew aged Pu'er tea
Aged Pu'er tea is loved by tea drinkers for its unique taste and health value, but improper brewing methods will affect the quality of the tea soup. The following is compiled based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.A Guide to Brewing Aged Pu’er Tea, including detailed steps, precautions and FAQs.
1. Data reference for popular tea drink topics across the Internet (last 10 days)
| hot topics | Discuss the popularity index | Related keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Pu'er tea collection value | 8.5/10 | Year, warehousing, conversion |
| Tea set selection tips | 7.2/10 | Purple clay pot, covered bowl, silver pot |
| Controversy over how to wake up from tea | 6.9/10 | Dry wake-up, wet wake-up, time control |
2. Standard brewing steps for aged Pu’er tea
| steps | Operational points | Recommended duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thermostat | Rinse the tea set with boiling water to increase the temperature of the tea set | 30 seconds |
| 2. Toss in tea | Tea to water ratio 1:15-20 (adjusted according to year) | - |
| 3. Wake up tea | Quickly moisturize tea once (old tea can be awakened twice) | 5-10 seconds |
| 4. Official brewing | The first 3 bubbles are brewed immediately, and each subsequent bubble increases by 5 seconds. | 10-30 seconds |
3. Analysis of key influencing factors
1. Water temperature control:Old tea needs boiling water at 100℃ to activate the tea properties, while Xinshengpu can be lowered to 95℃.
2. Instrument selection:
| Tea set type | Applicable scenarios | Effect characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| purple clay teapot | More than 10 years old tea | Absorb miscellaneous odors and enhance body texture |
| White porcelain covered bowl | Test tea, new tea | Original flavor presentation, easy to see the color |
3. Tips for waking up from tea:The cake tea needs to be dismantled and placed in a clay pot 1 week in advance, and then quickly awakened with boiling water before brewing.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q: How to tell whether aged Pu'er has gone bad?
A: Normal old tea should have an aroma without musty smell, and the tea soup should be clear and not turbid.
Q: What should I do if there is a sour taste when brewing?
A: Reduce the amount of tea added or shorten the soaking time. High storage humidity can easily lead to acidification.
5. Comparison of actual measured data from netizens
| Brewing method | Tea soup color | Taste score |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional soaking method | reddish brown translucent | 85 points |
| How to make tea | deep red | 92 points |
Summary:When brewing aged Pu'er tea, you need to master the four principles of "suitable utensils, high enough water temperature, sufficient tea awakening, and gradual rhythm." The method needs to be flexibly adjusted for teas of different years. It is recommended that tea lovers try more and compare to find the method that best suits their personal taste.
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