Sheng Pu'er Tea requires water at 100°C for brewing. Sheng Pu'er tea is a direct representation of Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried Green Tea. It is characterized by its rich inner quality, ample tea essence, and tightly rolled leaves. To fully release its aroma and inner qualities, it needs to be brewed with water at 100°C, making the tea soup fuller, crisper, and richer.

The unique and full-bodied large-leaf sun-dried green tea has a strong character and ample tea essence, with tightly rolled leaves. Its excellent inherent qualities require water at 100°C to bring out its best. High-temperature water fully captures its rich flavor and aged aroma.

High temperature complements the flavor and aroma perfectly. It is ideal for the quick extraction of tea flavors, and high temperature here means water above 95°C. Coarse and aged Pu'er brick teas, compressed teas, and aged Pu'ers are best brewed with boiling water.

Brewing Techniques for Sheng Pu'er Tea

1. Tea Quantity

The optimal tea-to-water ratio for Pu'er tea is 1: (20~30), but you can adjust according to your taste preferences.

2. Water Temperature

Newly produced Sheng Pu'er tea has not been aged, so it contains abundant active substances. The water temperature for brewing should be slightly lower, ideally between 90~95°C. Too high a temperature will make the tea soup overly astringent. For older teas, you can choose water temperatures above 95°C.

3. Steeping Time

Loose Leaf Tea: For the rinse and the first five infusions, pour in and out immediately. After the sixth infusion, you can extend each subsequent steeping by 5~8 seconds based on the concentration of the tea soup.

Compressed tea: For rinsing, steep for about 5 seconds. For the first three infusions, steep for around 5 seconds. From the fourth to eighth infusions, pour in and out immediately. After the ninth infusion, you can extend each subsequent steeping by 5 seconds.