The seven correct steps for brewing Tea: boiling water, washing cups, adding tea, steeping, pouring tea, serving tea, and savoring tea. The first step is to boil the water for brewing. The second step is to Rinse the Teaware with boiling water. The third step is to add tea to the cup. The fourth step is to pour water into the cup to steep the tea. The fifth step is to pour the tea into the tea cups. The sixth step is to serve the tea to guests. The seventh step is to enjoy the tea with guests or friends.

1. Boiling Water

To Brew good tea, start by finding the most suitable water, with purified water or mineral water being the preferred choices among soft waters. One requirement for brewing tea is that the water needs to be boiled. Regardless of whether you are using 80°C or 90°C water for steeping, make sure to first bring it to a full boil at 100°C, then let it cool to the desired temperature.

(Generally, tender green teas can be brewed with water around 80°C, while black teas use water around 90°C, and Pu'er or dark teas should be steeped in 100°C water.)

2. Washing Cups

Rinse the Teapot and tea cups with water, including the spout and lid, and quickly discard the water. This increases the temperature of the teaware so that when the tea is steeped, the temperature of the tea soup does not drop too quickly but remains relatively stable, allowing the soluble substances in the tea leaves to fully extract.

3. Adding Tea

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Based on the size of your cup or teapot, place an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the vessel. Generally, the ratio of tea to water is between 1:30 to 1:50.

That is, for every 3 grams of tea, at least 150 ml of water should be used. If you prefer stronger tea, you can add more tea. For those who prefer lighter tea, you can add more water.

4. Steeping

The tea leaves are fine and brightly colored. Brewing in a glass cup allows you to observe the beautiful sight of the tea leaves moving up and down in the water, which is highly enjoyable. Brewing in a white porcelain cup makes the tea color stand out against the white background, making it visually pleasing.

When pouring water, perform the “three nods of the phoenix,” which involves lowering and lifting the teapot three times. This gesture not only greets the guests but also ensures that the tea is evenly steeped.

There is also the saying “seven parts tea, eight parts rice,” meaning tea should be poured seven-tenths full, leaving the remaining three-tenths for courtesy. Overfilling the tea can scald guests accidentally.

5. Pouring Tea

After steeping, the tea should first be poured into a tea pitcher, then from there into the guests' tea cups. The tea cups are also called tasting cups, as they are used for savoring the tea.

The tea pitcher is also known as a fairness cup, symbolizing the equitable distribution of tea.

6. Serving Tea

Using a tray to carry the tea cups, serve them to the guests and place them in front of their right hands. When serving tea, also make a gesture inviting the guests to drink.

7. Savoring Tea

Do not rush to drink the freshly brewed tea. First, observe its color and inspect its shape. Then, lift the cup to your nose and smell the aroma before tasting the flavor.

When sipping and appreciating the taste, allow the tea to flow from the tip of your tongue along the sides to the back, and then return it to the front of your tongue. Repeat this two or three times to experience the aftertaste and sweetness of the tea.