Black Tea, a fully fermented Tea category, is made from the buds and leaves of tea plants, refined through the typical processes of withering, rolling (cutting), fermentation, and drying. It is named black tea due to its red hue in both the dried leaves and the brewed tea.

Black tea is warming and highly beneficial to health. Many people enjoy drinking black tea, but to savor high-quality black tea, the brewing method is crucial.

How to Brew Black Tea for the Best Results

1. Boil Water

Fill a kettle with fresh cold water and bring it to a boil. Fresh water that meets drinking standards contains air, which helps bring out the full aroma of black tea. Overnight water, water boiled twice, or hot water from a thermos are not suitable for brewing black tea.

2. Warm the Utensils

Pour boiling water into the Teapot and teacups to warm them up, helping to release the aroma when the tea is brewed. Pouring the water in intervals is best to avoid significant changes in temperature.

3. Add the Tea

To make a strong brew, use 1 teaspoon (about 2.5 grams) of tea per person. For the best flavor, we recommend using about 5 grams of tea to brew two cups, allowing the rich flavor of the black tea to be fully expressed and enjoyed over multiple refills.

4. Brew the Tea

Pour the boiling water over the tea in the pot. Generally, after the water has reached boiling point and the bubbles form circles the size of a one-yuan coin, this is the optimal time to brew black tea.

5. Brewing Time

Professional tea cans indicate the concentration of the tea, and you can adjust the brewing time based on this. A general guideline is 10 to 20 seconds.

6. Pour Out the Tea

Pour the brewed tea into your favorite Teacup. Choose a Cup with a shallow base and wide rim to fully appreciate the aroma and color of the black tea.

Tips for Brewing Black Tea

1. Pour fresh cold water into the kettle and bring it to a boil: Only fresh cold water contains enough air to fully release the aroma of black tea. Avoid using overnight water or water that has been boiled more than once.

2. Pour boiling water first to warm the teapot and teacups, avoiding large changes in temperature that can hinder the release of the tea's fragrance.

3. The amount of tea used is key; to brew delicious black tea, we recommend using 5 grams of tea to make two cups. This allows the rich flavor of the black tea to be fully expressed and enjoyed over multiple refills.

4. Brewing time: Quick brewing does not allow the tea leaves to release their full aroma, so allow at least 5 seconds, increasing the time for each subsequent infusion.

5. Pour the brewed tea from the pot into the teacup. Although teacups come in various shapes, generally they have a shallow base and wide rim, allowing you to fully appreciate the aroma and color of the black tea.